I revealed Erykah Badu’s preview shot for the June/July 2010 issue of VIBE a few days ago, and here’s the final version.? Erykah opens up in the issue, which Vibe describes as ?Iconic? and ?controversial,? about nudity, sexuality & more:
On nudity and sexuality in videos:
I look at some other videos. I?m not naming names, because I don?t want that to be mentioned. There is the thing with sexuality. I?m naked for 13 seconds, and these people are naked the whole time and gyrating and saying come ?lick on my lollipop,? and ?suck on my cinnamon roll,? and, you know, suggesting sex.
People are uncomfortable with sexuality that?s not for male consumption. Could be ?cause I did it in public too. Do you think people would have been complaining if I had on high-heel shoes?
On Jay Electronica:
I am a big fan and a supporter of [Jay Electronica’s] evolution and growth as an artist. I write all his rhymes. I?m joking. [laughs.] I?m always amazed and impressed with the things he comes up with.
He definitely does what a partner is supposed to do, that is, evolve you.
On her kids and past relationships:
I was 27 when I had seven. I was already a vegetarian. I had been for 10 years. I had started making choices that would shape me for the rest of my life. I never thought to measure by each child. My children are six years apart. It wasn?t planned, just how the relationships rolled out. I?ve had three unorthodox marriages of sorts. I?ve had the benefit of having substantial amount of time with people, mind-building time.
The issue hits stands June 15th.