Watch CBS News

Unfollow Me Tour: Erykah Badu, yasiin bey celebrate 50th anniversary of hip hop in Philadelphia

Digital Brief: June 28, 2023 (PM)
Digital Brief: June 28, 2023 (PM) 02:08

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Nicknamed the Queen of Neo-Soul Dallas native Erykah Badu is making a stop in Philadelphia during the middle of her Unfollow Me Tour with yasiin bey in July.

The duo will perform at the TD Pavillion at the Mann on Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Known for her eccentric style and bey being influential to many rappers then and now, the Unfollow Me Tour coincidentally aligns with the 50th anniversary of hip hop which is this year 2023.

"You can expect us to become one living breathing organism," said Badu when asked what fans can expect. "You'll receive my sincerest, purest love. I love what I do and I love doing it for you."

Leave expectations at the door.

Badu's shows are well known as taking a musical trip down a groovy lane as she goes through her lengthy catalog of five albums, one live album and two mixtapes.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.