Alright, let’s talk about the latest drama surrounding Diddy and how Erykah Badu somehow got dragged into it. With Diddy facing some serious allegations, it seems like anyone who’s shown him even a little bit of support is getting side-eyed—and Erykah is no exception.
So, what’s the deal? Why was Erykah backing Diddy? And what’s all this chatter about her connection to him?
When the allegations against Diddy went viral, not a lot of people were jumping to his defense publicly. Aside from his family, one of the few who did was Stevie J. He even posted (and later deleted) some photos from Diddy’s infamous parties. Stevie also claimed he was there during a raid when federal agents searched Diddy’s properties. According to him, the agents came in heavy—guns drawn, ordering everyone outside, and cuffing him during the search. He said they left with just one bag of evidence.
Stevie has been vocal about Diddy’s innocence, saying:
“I’ve known him for 29 years, and I’ve never seen him do anything like what they’re saying. Whatever people do is on them, but I don’t believe these allegations.”
Still, some folks think Stevie’s defense is more about self-preservation than loyalty—especially with rumors of those “freak-off” tapes tied to the investigation.
But back to Erykah. When Diddy posted his apology video, she was one of the celebs who showed him love in the comments. Fans? Not happy. Over on X (formerly Twitter), people let her have it.
One person said:
“Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, and Fat Joe supporting Diddy? Disappointing. And Meek Mill? We all know why he’s defending him.”
Another added:
“Erykah Badu supporting Diddy? The same woman who said she saw good in Hitler? Y’all surprised?”
And one fan put it bluntly:
“Being an Erykah Badu fan is so embarrassing right now. I can’t believe this.”
Now, here’s where things get even messier. Some rumors suggest Erykah’s connection to Diddy runs deeper than just friendly support. Whispers are circulating that she may have played a more… spiritual role in his life, with people calling her his “high priestess.”
André 3000—who, let’s not forget, was once in a relationship with Erykah—is said to have hinted at her ties to Diddy in some way. If anyone would have insight, it’d probably be him.
Erykah Badu and André 3000 first met in 1995 at a nightclub in New York City, and they started dating soon after. By November 1997, they welcomed their son, Seven. At the time, André was on a journey of self-discovery, and Erykah played a key role in shaping his transformation. She reportedly encouraged him to embrace a more eclectic fashion style and explore new sounds in his music, moving away from his earlier hip-hop aesthetic.
However, after their breakup, fans began noticing shifts in André’s career. In a 2017 GQ interview, André opened up about his struggles with social anxiety, which started before the release of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. He shared how the condition became overwhelming and significantly impacted his life, saying:
“There have been times where I prayed—like prayed to a God I didn’t even know existed. Prayed like, ‘I would rather you take this away from me—all of it—if I could just feel normal.’ But it don’t work like that. It just don’t.”
Some fans speculated that Erykah’s influence on André might have contributed to his career’s ups and downs. Rumors even emerged suggesting that rituals or energies surrounding Erykah may have played a part in his earlier success and later struggles. Erykah herself has leaned into this narrative.
In a 2020 Rolling Stone interview, Erykah addressed the myth of her transformative effect on men, saying:
“The men that I fall in love with, and who fall in love with me, change jobs and lives.”
That same year, she launched a fragrance inspired by her “essence,” which sold out almost instantly. Explaining her motivation to BET, she said:
“First of all, I’m Erykah Badu. Secondly, there’s this legend that my presence changes men—their influences, their religion, their politics, everything. So, I thought everyone should experience it.”
She even revealed that the fragrance included ashes from her burned underwear, adding,
“Even the ash is part of it.”
These comments, combined with her unique charisma, have solidified her reputation as a woman with a profound, almost mythical influence on those around her.
Some, like rapper Glasses Malone, have gone as far as to call Erykah a “witch.” He recalled a moment when Birdman warned him against pursuing her:
“Man, she’s like a witch or something. She’s on some different sh—.”
Whether due to her magnetic personality, spiritual energy, or sheer mystique, Erykah Badu has left a lasting impression on the men in her life—and on her fans. Her influence, whether seen as magical or just deeply personal, continues to fuel her legend.
I remember just taking a step back and thinking, “Let me just listen to this.” He’s from New Orleans, so I figured, you know, they have a certain way of seeing things. So, I decided to relax and hear him out. That moment was crazy, though. I’ll never forget it—he really caught me off guard.
Then there’s Jaguar Wright, who’s been spilling a lot of tea lately. One of the wildest things she said was about Summer Walker’s management team. According to Jaguar, they allowed all sorts of messed-up things to happen to Summer. She claimed that Summer was sent to Erykah Badu, where allegedly, Erykah did all kinds of weird stuff, like casting spells, chanting about graves, and keeping the placentas of the babies she helped deliver. Jaguar even said that Summer had been “handled” for years, with management pulling the strings behind the scenes.
But Jaguar didn’t stop there. She also accused Erykah of being a witch and even suggested that Erykah was somehow involved in the death of Daniel Jones. Daniel’s cause of death was never officially revealed, leading people to guess it was an overdose. But Jaguar believes his death was part of some ritualistic sacrifice. She claimed that everyone else in the van with him had clean drugs, except for Daniel, and she put the blame on Erykah. Jaguar said, “Daniel Jones wasn’t the only one doing drugs in that van. Everyone else got clean, except him. And I’m saying that’s on you, Erykah.”
Jaguar wasn’t close to Daniel, but she said he was close to her brother, so she felt sure about what she was saying. She even warned Erykah to stop sending people to her comment section to talk trash.
Now, regarding Erykah Badu, there’s been a lot of speculation that she’s a witch or involved in some sort of dark magic. Some people even think she might be linked to Diddy’s own rituals. There’s a memoir, supposedly based on Kim Porter’s diary, that claims as Diddy’s fame grew, he started dabbling in dark magic. The book describes some disturbing stories, like Diddy forcing Kim to participate in group activities while she was nine months pregnant to “harvest energy” and maintain his fame. Kim also allegedly said Diddy made her sleep with certain celebrities, like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, before giving birth. Kim was uncomfortable but said Diddy pressured her, telling her, “We’ve got to do what we’ve got to do to keep what we have.”
There’s also an account from someone who attended a gathering with Diddy, where they were asked about their beliefs and what they wanted out of life. Eventually, they ended up in a cold, silent room while Diddy and others started chanting. The whole vibe was unsettling, to say the least.
With all these rumors surrounding Erykah Badu and Diddy, some people think Erykah could be playing the role of Diddy’s high priestess or at least backing him publicly. What do you think? Do you believe there’s something more going on between Diddy and Erykah, or is this all just talk?
