Erykah Badu has announced a 2026 tour titled 'LIVE: A September Tour,' featuring producer The Alchemist and the group De La Soul. She also performed at the Roots Picnic 2026, where a video of her backstage with Beyoncé sparked online discussion. Additionally, she is set to appear at Ms. Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival, which includes acts like Fireboy DML and Giggs, with Dave Chappelle as host.