Erykah Badu’s latest music video, “Window Seat” has received a mix of critique and praise for its explicit imagery. The video features Badu in one continuous shot as she sheds her clothing on a Dallas sidewalk. At the very end, Badu acts as if shot by gunfire, which is an allusion to John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination.
“There should have been a permit issued for the filming,” said Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway. “Had there been a permit, then certain boundaries would have come into play and it wouldn’t be such outright shock.”
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The boundary Caraway may be referring to is the reality that children were present as Badu took off her jacket, shirt, bra, and underwear. According to MTV News, had the singer’s actions been witnessed by police officers, she may have been fined $4,000 and sentenced up to a year in jail. However, no charges are likely to be fined.
“Window Seat” is coming off of Badu’s new album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). “It’s a win-win for her,” said Caraway. “Even if we were to fine her a million dollars, she’ll probably make $200 million.”
Erykah Badu’s fifth studio album is now available in stores.
