Behind the Scenes Drama: Amanda Seales' Story of Losing a Writing Job Due to Erykah Badu Incident
Amanda Seales shared a story during a livestream about a past incident involving Erykah Badu that led to her losing a writing job. Seales mentioned that she was in talks to write for a show where Badu's then-boyfriend, who was a TV executive, was in charge. She hinted that the man could be Carl Jones, the creator of Black Dynamite, a show Badu had worked on before. Seales claimed that Badu had been unfriendly towards her on multiple occasions, leading to a dispute between them.
Seales alleged that Badu's boyfriend at the time thought she was disrespecting Badu during a conversation about Badu's agents not understanding her unique personality. This misunderstanding ultimately led to Seales being removed from the writing project. Seales mentioned receiving a text from Badu expressing surprise that she was a comedy writer, leading to a strange conversation between them. Seales clarified that she had no interest in dating any of Badu's former partners, including Jay Electronica, with whom Badu shares a child.
In conclusion, Amanda Seales recounted a past incident involving Erykah Badu that resulted in her losing a writing job due to a misunderstanding with Badu's then-boyfriend, a TV executive. Despite the miscommunication, Seales clarified that she had no intention of dating any of Badu's former partners and shared a strange conversation she had with Badu regarding their interactions.