Erykah Badu Invites Fans on a Live Quest to Find “Badu’s Forbidden Fruits” as Featured in New Animated Short Video by Rhymezlikedimez

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Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter and performer Erykah Badu invites fans in upcoming cities on her “Unfollow Me” Tour on a live quest to find the forbidden fruits featured in her popular song, Appletree, and now the soundtrack for the new, first-ever animated short, “Badu’s Forbidden Fruits,” by Belgian visual artist Robin Velghe a.k.a. Rhymezlikedimez. 

Badu and Rhymez, renowned for his high-end illustrated and animated art, will host a virtual screening and Q&A to launch the live hunt, as part of the release of Rhymez’s animated short which features a cameo of Badu’s caricature. Following the screening, the two creatives, known for redefining artistic boundaries, will discuss the inventive and imaginative video treatment of Badu’s song “Appletree” and the captivating plot of Puff, the cloud-shaped protagonist of several Rhymezlikedimez animations. In the video, Puff is continuously seeking infinite knowledge, which is represented by red and green apples that gleam with brilliance. Now, fans can participate in a real world quest by searching for the magical apples near landmarks in select cities along the route of her “Unfollow Me” Tour.

Fans in the following cities will receive clues on @unfollowmetouw on Instagram and TikTok: 

New York City

Philadelphia

Newark

Norfolk, VA

ABOUT ERYKAH BADU

Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force who transcends music, film, and fashion. She is renowned for her songwriting, singing, and production skills as well as for her capacity to heal, promote female wellness, challenge oppressive structures, and uphold the values of her Afrocentric and Black Feminist roots. Her imaginative blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards and praise since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every mixtape, soundtrack, single, video, and musical collaboration in between. Forever the innovator, she established a livestream company, revolutionized home concerts, and launched an online exchange called BaduWorldMarket.com—all in response to COVID. Recently, Badu’s cannabis accessory brand, Apple Trees, collaborated with the international cannabis lifestyle brand, Cookies, to introduce That Badu, a premium line of cannabis. Badu’s fashion influence has always been a natural extension of her artistry. From her appearances at Fashion Week and the MET Gala to her numerous magazine covers and her capsule collection with luxury brand Marni, Badu’s music, art, healing, and eclectic fashion statements have made her a cultural icon like no other. To fans and followers who may look to her as a leader and a source of inspiration, eagerly awaiting her next release, both in music and in the market, she says, “Don’t follow me; chart your own path.”

ABOUT Rhymezlikedimez

Robin Velghe a.k.a. Rhymezlikedimez, is an interdisciplinary visual artist from Belgium whose work spans across digital and physical mediums. Rhymez creates a magical universe where the powers of music and illustrations collide. He works with a strong nostalgic aesthetic that deeply resonates with art and music enthusiasts. Rhymez has sold art via Christie’s Auction House and SCOPE Art Basel Miami. He has had numerous collaborations with artists and brands, including a Paris Fashion Week collaboration with KidSuper and collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Dua Lipa, Anderson. Paak and others. With the short, which features Erykah Badu, Rhymezlikedimez offers a glimpse of what the future holds. For more info, visit website: www.Rhymezlikedimez.com.