Hey, remember that video Erykah Badu made where she got bare-ass naked in public and then pretended to get shot? Well, she never actually got around to getting a permit for that one, so despite the fact that no one at the time bothered to report her or anything, they've decided to charge her with Disorderly Conduct and fine her a whopping $500.

According to the Dallas Morning News, local police state that Badu had disrobed in a public place without regard to other individuals and children who were in close proximity. Dallas Police Deputy Chief Mike Genovesi said one witness came forward Thursday, and told authorities that she "observed Ms. Badu remove her clothing on the public street. The witness had two small children with her and was offended."

Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor. The ticket - about as serious as a traffic violation - will be mailed to Badu. Dallas police say Badu can choose to pay the fine or go to court. (Source)

I like to think that during the taping of the video, everyone in the area was wearing a top hat and monocle and they were drinking cups of tea, and then in walks naked Erykah Badu and all their monocles fall into their tea cups. Which, incidentally, is how my prom ended. What? The gym was hot and they didn't have air conditioning and that suit was unbearably hot, and somehow it's my fault when I stand spread-eagle in front of a fan?