Erykah Badu Apologizes To Obamas For Sharing Video Of Private Party

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Former President Barack Obama celebrated his birthday last weekend and Badu gave the world a sneak peek at the celebrations.

It is a new decade of life for former President Barack Obama. America's 44th Commander-in-Chief rang in his 6oth birthday on August 4, so he decided to host a star-studded event at Martha's Vineyard. It has been reported that the Obamas scaled down their event due to COVID-19 health concerns, but attendees were gifted with custom face masks.

Although there was reportedly a "no photography" rule set in place for guests, Erykah Badu broke protocol and uploaded a short clip of herself while highlighting others in the background.

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Her video showed the former President holding a microphone and doing his little two-step on stage before giving H.E.R. a hug. Badu would later delete the post, but the internet had already taken screen-recording and shared it with the world. On Thursday (August 12), the award-winning singer issued a formal-informal apology to the Obamas via Twitter.

"Mr. And Mrs. Obama , Please forgive me 4 being the 'terrible guest ' at such a sacred event for your family," wrote Badu. "I was so inconsiderate, Thank you for all your love. What an example of ‘how NOT ‘ to be ...... erica." We're sure they welcomed the apology with open arms. 

Check it out below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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