Anita Baker called out Babyface and his fanbase as they continued to tweet at the “Sweet Love” singer over headliner issues on tour.
On Monday, Baker took to Twitter and spoke out against the R&B crooner’s fans, who seemed upset that the 65-year-old considered him a special guest and not a co-headliner on the Songstress Tour, TMZ reported.
“Good Morning, to… Kenny’s Crazies, who continue to Harrass,” Baker tweeted.
Good Morning, to… Kenny's Crazies, who continue to Harrass https://t.co/pb6NdpEO0W
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) June 12, 2023
In a followup tweet, she said Babyface’s fans were “bullies” and asked him to keep them in check over the online harassment.
“Kenny’s Crazies are online Bullies. @Babyface Please call off, your fans. I have been Only Kind and Supportive, of You, as the Special Guest/Support, on My Tour ABXO,” she wrote in the tweet with a music clef emoji.
Kenny's Crazies are online Bullies. @Babyface Please call off, your fans. I have been Only Kind and Supportive, of You, as the Special Guest/Support, on My Tour
ABXO🎼 https://t.co/1nxnrcqL5j— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) June 12, 2023
As the musician continued to speak out against the online bullies, she also revealed Babyface had breached his contract by going over his allotted time on stage.
“Dearest one. You are Not, privy to *The Contracts*. Yes, Babyface is Special Guest/Support Act, on My Tour. This False Narrative, of A Co-headliner is creating Unrealistic Expectations & Aggression, from his fans towards me. He should tell you guys, the Truth,” she tweeted.
Dearest one. You are Not, privy to *The Contracts*. Yes, Babyface is Special Guest❤️/Support Act, on My Tour. This False Narrative, of A Co-headliner is creating Unrealistic Expectations & Aggression, from his fans towards me. He should tell you guys, the Truth https://t.co/avBuMPO60b pic.twitter.com/oOeSVfg7DZ
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) June 12, 2023
Baker also explained that the event was to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut album.
Last week, Blavity reported that Baker addressed her relationship with Babyface on Twitter after fans blamed her for allegedly blocking the singer from performing during their tour stop in Newark, New Jersey.
“Dear Sir, Live Nation, took Full responsibility,” Baker wrote in response to a fan’s tweet. “I Went on My Stage, at the appropriate time. Did my job without benefit of full production.”
Dear Sir,
Live Nation, took Full responsibility.I Went on My Stage, at the appropriate time. Did my job without benefit of full production.
I have Never, been in Concert, with my Friend Maxwell
I *Did, my Job/Lifelong Profession.
Your public statements are false. https://t.co/A9Dh50gJDN
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) June 6, 2023
In May, Babyface said technical issues were to blame during the event and that he would never blame Baker for what happened.
“I would never shade Anita Baker,” he told TMZ. “I have too much love and respect for her, and I look forward to continuing the tour. I was just reiterating what the stagehand was saying following all of the tech difficulties.”