The award, which was long overdue to be honest, is a fitting feat given the “On and On” singer’s affinity towards stunning, eclectic, unique and one-of-a-kind fashion looks. Whether she’s stunning in an intricate ensemble at the Met Gala or turning heads while being effortlessly cool at Paris Fashion Week, one thing you can’t deny is Badu’s dedication to bringing both herself and authentic sense of style to any occasion.
It’s because of that, we thought it’d be fitting to take a look at some of her best looks from over the years. So grab a glass or cup of something and enjoy these fire fits!
2024 Met Gala: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”
Erykah Badu attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dia Dipasupil
2024: GQ Creativity Awards
Erykah Badu attends the 2024 GQ Creativity Awards at WSA on April 11, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Theo Wargo for GQ
2024: Paris Fashion Week
Erykah Badu attends the Marni Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images Pascal Le Segretain
2023: Paris Fashion Week
Erykah Badu attends the Valentino Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2022 in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images Pascal Le Segretain
2023: Paris Fashion Week, Look 2
Erykah Badu attends the Off-White Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2022 in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images Pascal Le Segretain
2023 Met Gala: “Celebrating Karl Lagerfield: A Line of Beauty”
Erykah Badu attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy
2023: New York Fashion Week
Erykah Badu attends the Thom Browne fashion show during New York Fashion Week at The Shed on February 14, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Rob Kim
2023: GQ Men of the Year
Erykah Badu attends the GQ Men Of The Year Award 2023 at The Tunnel on November 30, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Getty Images Andreas Rentz for GQ
2022: Vogue World New York
Erykah Badu walks the runway for VOGUE World: New York on September 12, 2022 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images JP Yim/Getty Images for Vogue
2022: Met Gala “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”
Erykah Badu attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Cindy Ord/MG22 for The Met Museum/Vogue
2019: Black Girls Rock Awards Show
Erykah Badu attends Black Girls Rock 2019 Hosted By Niecy Nash at NJPAC on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. Photo: Getty Images Jemal Countess for BET
2017: Soul Train Music Awards
Erykah Badu attends the 2017 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Getty Images Mindy Small/FilmMagic
2000: 72nd Annual Oscars
American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress Erykah Badu arrives at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, 26th March 2000. Photo: Getty Images Vinnie Zuffante
1998: NAACP Image Awards
Erykah Badu during the 29th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, United States, 14th February 1998. Photo: Getty Images Vinnie Zuffante
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