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Beyoncé saddled up and unveiled her alternate “Cowboy Carter” album cover art Wednesday, and Erykah Badu‘s all fired up about it … thinking it’s a full imitation of her, and, no, she’s not flattered!

She’s accusing Bey of copying her signature beaded bob hairdo without so much as a thank you, prompting Erykah to repost the image with a mockingly curious “Hmmm” caption.

Fans, especially Beyoncé’s, immediately took note of EB’s allegation of a style jacking.

In fact, the Beyhive is so riled up, Erykah switched from IG to X, where she urged Jay-Z to come to her rescue, posting … “Say somethin Jay. You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me??”

Tough position for her to put Hov in — after all, that’s his wife Erykah’s insulting!!!

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It’s interesting for Erykah to single out on the hairstyle, because Beyoncé’s alternate “Cowboy Carter” album cover art (for vinyl LPs) has a lot happening — the singer poses in the buff, only covered in a sash with “Act II” and “Beyince,” her cousin Angie’s last name, stamped across the front.

Yet, Erykah’s laser-focused on that hair.

Remember, Erykah also targeted Bey last year over hats she wore during her “Renaissance” tour, which she also thought ripped off her style.

So, Mt. Badu’s been ready to erupt, and it seems “Cowboy Carter” is the trigger.

BEYONCÉWEARING ‘ERYKAH’ BRAIDS SINCE CHILDHOOD!!!Publicist Pal Posts Receipts

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Beyoncé‘s ride-or-die isn’t here for Erykah Badu‘s copycat shade — she’s firing back with receipts proving Miss “Cowboy Carter” has always rocked the braids Erykah claims she jacked from her.

Bey’s longtime publicist Yvette Noel-Schure entered the chat to respond to EB, and wasted no time posting a full-blown scrapbook of Bey wearing the braided hairstyle throughout her career … some snaps even appear to be dated in her childhood!!!

Yvette captioned the post with … “She slays. She slays. Now. Then. Always. act ii COWBOY CARTER 3.29 #criticswithoutcredentials.”

So, yeah … totally a direct shot at Erykah.

As we reported, the “Mama’s Gun” singer is under the impression Beyoncé is leeching off her style flair — last year, Bey’s hat selection during her “Renaissance” tour made EB see red as she’s also donned the oversized derby for years in her own concerts.

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Badu’s got her hands full — she already has the Beyhive buzzing, and what’s likely coming next is … the inevitable response from the Queen Bee, Mama Tina!!!