Erykah Badu: Road to the BET Awards 2013

See the eclectic singer's road to this year's BET Awards!

The Genesis - Erykah Badu was born Erica Abi Wright in Dallas, Feb. 26, 1971, and she's since helped to usher in a new era of music — where hip hop, R&B, jazz and soul intertwine — earning her the title of Queen of Neosoul.(Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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Road to the BET Awards 2013 - The eclectic, soulful performer is set to hit the stage at the 2013 BET Awards. From collaborating with soul sister Janelle Monae to performing with classical conductor Alan Pierson, Erykah Badu has been a busy lady.Let's take a look at what the "Honey" singer has been up to lately.(Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

Doing the 'Du - Erykah Badu, rocking a new hairstyle, electrifies a crowd of French fans at the Festival de Nice 2012 in Nice, France. (Photo: Marta Szczesniak/WENN.com)

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International Lady - August 7, 2012 - Badu performed at the "Festival de Nice 2012" in Nice, France, giving her overseasfans what they've been craving for so long - MUSIC! Donning a cape and YSL booties, Badu came to play in style to a sold out crowd.(Photo: Marta Szczesniak/WENN.com)

Wild and Free - If you’re on the fence about rocking a voluminous, picked-out Afro, we’re pretty sure Erykah will help tip the scale in favor. She’s absolutely breathtaking in this look, especially when paired with a bold, berry lip. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)

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Afrolicious - August 25, 2012 - Bringing a whole new meaning to the show's title, Badu performed in Brooklyn for the 8th Annual Afro-Punk Festival. Always one to be proud of her heritage, Badu donned a voluminous afro which only she could rock so flawlessly!(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)

Wu-Block meets "Bag Lady" - November 27, 2012 - Diversifying her catalog, Erykah Badu was featured on track eight from the D-Block, Wu-Tang collaboration album "Wu-Block" titled"Drivin' Round."(Photos from left: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com, E1 Records)

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Wu-Block meets "Bag Lady" - November 27, 2012 - Diversifying her catalog, Erykah Badu was featured on track eight from the D-Block, Wu-Tang collaboration album "Wu-Block" titled"Drivin' Round."(Photos from left: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com, E1 Records)

Don't Mess with the 'Du - March 27, 2013 - The claws are out! Badu wasted no time calling out rapper Papoose for an unauthorized feature on his song "Cure."She tweeted, "This papoose song Cure. I sand those vocals 10 years ago. That's 2 babies ago. Sheeeit. So mcs just throwing out old material - no paperwork.."(Photos: Brad Barket/PictureGroup; John Ricard/BET)

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Don't Mess with the 'Du - March 27, 2013 - The claws are out! Badu wasted no time calling out rapper Papoose for an unauthorized feature on his song "Cure."She tweeted, "This papoose song Cure. I sand those vocals 10 years ago. That's 2 babies ago. Sheeeit. So mcs just throwing out old material - no paperwork.."(Photos: Brad Barket/PictureGroup; John Ricard/BET)

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Just Be a Q.U.E.E.N – April 23, 2013 - Monae teams up with her fellow soul sista to deliver a royal anthem in Q.U.E.E.N. Hitting iTunes on this day, the single (giving a small crater) of Monae's forthcoming Electric Lady album features fellow '13 BET Awards performer Erykah Badu.On iTunes the track made about 31,000 digital sales. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Collab Q.U.E.E.N.s - April 22, 2013 - You would think that Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu had collaborated in the past, given that their musical styles mesh so well, but not until recently did the world get this gem!Monae announced her collaboration with Badu and dropped their new single "Q.U.E.E.N." on April 22, 2013 on her website.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

A Visual Masterpiece - May 2, 2013 - Soon after the official release of their successful retro-themed single, Badu and Monae dropped the supporting visual for track, going full force with the throwback theme.A visual masterpiece indeed! (Photos: Victoria Lindt/WENN.com; John Ricard/BET)

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A Visual Masterpiece - May 2, 2013 - Soon after the official release of their successful retro-themed single, Badu and Monae dropped the supporting visual for track, going full force with the throwback theme.A visual masterpiece indeed! (Photos: Victoria Lindt/WENN.com; John Ricard/BET)

Bow Down - Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae, who collaborated on the song "Q.U.E.E.N.," announce awards onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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From Collaborators to Presenters - May 19, 2013 - Taking their partnership off-screen, Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu joined forces once again to introduce music legend Prince at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Badu+BET=Greatness - May 23, 2013 - Badu was recently announced as a performer at the BET Experience, joining Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly and other powerhouse performers.Talk about a match made in music heaven!

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Badu+BET=Greatness - May 23, 2013 - Badu was recently announced as a performer at the BET Experience, joining Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly and other powerhouse performers.Talk about a match made in music heaven!

Rain? What rain? - June 7, 2013 - Not one to let a little shower shake her, Erykah Badu serenaded the soaked crowd at the 2013 Governors Ball which also boasted performances from Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Nas.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for SKYY Vodka)

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Rain? What rain? - June 7, 2013 - Not one to let a little shower shake her, Erykah Badu serenaded the soaked crowd at the 2013 Governors Ball which also boasted performances from Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Nas.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for SKYY Vodka)

A Woman Wearing Many Hats - June 8, 2013 - Showing that she can't be placed in a box, Badu performed with conductor Alan Pierson and the Brooklyn Philharmonic at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.She is the "Artist-in-residence" of the orchestra.(Photo: The Brooklyn Philharmonic)

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A Woman Wearing Many Hats - June 8, 2013 - Showing that she can't be placed in a box, Badu performed with conductor Alan Pierson and the Brooklyn Philharmonic at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.She is the "Artist-in-residence" of the orchestra.(Photo: The Brooklyn Philharmonic)