Beyonce is at the centre of a feud with Erykah Badu

Beyonce is at the centre of a feud with Erykah Badu.

The 32-time Grammy winner, 42, unveiled the limited-edition vinyl cover for her eighth studio album Act II: Cowboy Carter on Instagram on Wednesday (March 20), which showed her pose nude with long beaded braids.

Singer Erykah, 53, has now taken to social media to blast her fellow performer, saying on her Instagram Story where she reposted the cover of Beyonce's new record: "Hmmm. To Jay-Z. Say somethin, Jay. You gon let this woman and these bees (Beyonce's fans) do this to me?"

While it's unclear exactly what about Beyonce's album cover has got under Erykah's skin, the singer has been known to wear long beaded braids for decades.

Fans hit out at Erykah's hint that she was being copied by Beyonce, with one fan saying on social media: "I love Erykah Badu but this one-sided beef has to stop?"

Another critic added: "Erykah Badu is such a hater. Beyonce has worn braids since the beginning of her career. Erykah does not own braids", while a third added: "What is Erykah's problem with Beyonce? She shouted her out in a song and Erykah been shady ever since. I'm so confused."

Beyonce has not commented, but her publicist Yvette Noel-Schure shared a video montage on Instagram of the singer wearing braided hairstyles throughout the years.

She said online: "She slays. She slays. Now. Then. Always. Act II: Cowboy Carter 3.29. #criticswithoutcredentials."

Erykah has previously accused Beyonce of copying her style, posting an image last July of Beyonce wearing an oversized metallic hat onstage, similar to the one she has been wearing for decades.

She said at the time: "Hmmm. I guess I'm everybody's stylist."

Erykah had also remarked in the comments section of Beyonce's Instagram post showing off her hat: "I'm flattered."

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