Break-Up Rumors, Is Erykah Badu Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Erykah Badu, 55, and her partner had split up. Is the singer best known for hit songs like Love of My Life, Bag Lady or On & On really single again?

UPDATE 28/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Badu spotted alone

A fan spotted Erykah Badu walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 26, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Erykah back on the market?

A rep for Erykah Badu was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Thursday (August 27), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Erykah’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) August 27, 2026
“Hate to see Badu split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) August 27, 2026

Based on the facts (Badu spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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