Erykah Badu appears to be throwing a little bit of shade at Beyoncé — right after the Renaissance singer took the stage over the weekend in a very oversized hat.
For one of her shows in New Jersey, Beyoncé wore a very wide-brim hat during a Renaissance tour performance and it seemingly didn't sit well with Erykah.
Erykah took to Instagram to share her thoughts, posting a photo of Bey on stage and then comparing it to a video where she could be seen also wearing a similarly large metallic silver hat.
"Hmm….," Erykah wrote in one story, adding, "I guess I'm everybody stylist."
Erykah even commented on Bey's photo wearing the hat to say she was "flattered" to see her wearing a similar style.
While it's no secret that Erykah has become known for her extra large hats, Beyoncé has also worn quite a few oversized hats in her time.
I mean, we all remember the "Formation" music video, right??
The idea that Beyoncé may have been copying Erykah definitely confused some fans, who came to her defense online:
Erykah Badu shading Beyoncé over a hat she’s been using since 2016… the lowest is what?
— virgo’s grooviest. (@virgosgrooviest) July 31, 2023
Erykah of all people should know artists like Beyonce have numerous stylist who put this stuff together. Whenever things are similar or look inspired it rarely has anything to do with the artist directly.
Now, if #Beyonce calls out #ErykahBadu as a copycat, is she being petty? I bet Erykah thinks she invented headwraps, too. People always count on Beyoncé to take the higher road. https://t.co/eGR99NKpaP
The hats are both black with a brim, but they’re nowhere similar. Beyoncé’s is giving samurai and Erykah’s is giving pilgrim. Love you Erykah, but you need to sit this one out.
Erykah hasn't made any further comments about Bey's hat and Bey hasn't publicly responded to the seeming shade — but IMO, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
