Erykah Badu has announced her 2026 'LIVE: A September Tour' featuring producer The Alchemist and the group De La Soul, with a setlist already released. She also performed at the 2026 Roots Picnic, where a video of her backstage with Beyoncé sparked online discussion. Additionally, she will appear at the Diaspora Calling! festival, hosted by Dave Chappelle, alongside artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Giggs, and Fireboy DML.