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Erykah Badu Kneeled To Honor Colin Kaepernick At 2017 Soul Train Awards
“I know I usually do a big elaborate musical number, but right here, right now, I feel I need to this.”
Erykah Badu kicked off the 2017 Soul Train Awards, which aired Sunday, by making a powerful statement in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, who began the NFL protests against racial injustice last year.
After an opening performance from SWV, the “On & On” singer took the stage in a mauve hoodie and pants that read “peace.”
“I know I usually do a big elaborate musical number, but right here, right now, I feel I need to this,” Badu, who’s previously hosted the awards show, told the audience.
She then dropped down to one knee.
“This is for Kap,” she said as the audience gave a standing ovation, some with raised fists. “Kap we appreciate you, for giving your life, giving up your dream, because you believe in us.”
Badu remained kneeling as she continued making her opening remarks, criticizing the president along the way.
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