Name : Erykah Badu
Born Name : Erica Abi Wright
Date of Birth : February 26, 1971 (age 45)
Place of Birth : Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality : American
Education : Grambling State University
Occupation : Singer
Years active : 1994 to Present
Genre : Neo soul R&B funk soul experimental R&B hip hop
Instruments : Vocals keyboards guitar drums theremin drum machine
Family : Father-Eevin Wright,Mother-Kolleen Maria Gipson,Brother-Eevin Wright,Sister-Nayrok Wright,Son-Seven Sirius Benjamin,Daughter-Mars Merkaba Thedford
Zodiac Sign : Pisces
Height : 5′ (1.52 m)
Weight : 100 lbs (45 kg)
Hair Color : Dark Brown
Eye Color : Hazel
Shoe Size : 6 (US)
Religion : Christian
Best Known For : American R&B singer-songwriter who was instrumental in the creation and rise of the neo soul sub-genre. She has released singles like “On & On,” “Honey,” and “The Healer.”
Erykah Badu Facts
1. I own 726 head wraps.
2. I don’t have a favorite rapper. I have three baby-daddy rappers, so I can’t pick one or you’re messing with my child support!
3. I have 7,221 pieces of ankh jewelry.
4. The best thing about my ex Andre 3000 is that his checks never bounce.
5. My dream is to build a school for freethinkers near me in Dallas.
Erykah Badu Quotes
“I think a lot of people have lost respect for the individual, you know, the individual, the person who doesn’t conform.” ~ Erykah Badu
“I planned my success. I knew it was going to happen.” ~ Erykah Badu
“The music business is motivated by money. Music is motivated by energy and feelings.” ~ Erykah Badu
“Man, I don’t want to have nothing to do with computers. I don’t want the government in my business.” ~ Erykah Badu
“But now I realize that this record business really needs me. No one else is trying to take a chance or do something different.” ~ Erykah Badu
“I am not systematic at all when it comes to religion. I just love life. And I’m not judgmental. And I’m a vegetarian.” ~ Erykah Badu