Erykah Badu, whose real name is Erica Abi Wright was born on February 26, 1971. She is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
In the 1990s and 2000s, along with musicians like D’Angelo and Maxwell, Badu became linked with the neo-soul subgenre.
She was influenced by R&B, 1970s soul, and 1980s hip hop. The “Queen of Neo Soul” has referred to her. In 1994, Badu opened a show for D’Angelo in Fort Worth. Record label president Kedar Massenburg was so impressed by her performance that he immediately signed her to his company, Kedar Entertainment.
In a recent interview, Badu disclosed that she and Benjamin’s father ended their relationship since it didn’t work out for them. She emphasized that there was no adultery or cheating going on between them.
Erykah Badu’s parents: Meet Kolleen Maria Gipson, William Wright Jr.
William Wright Jr. and Kolleen Maria Gipson are Erykah Badu’s parents. Kolleen Maria Gipson, her mother, was an actress who performed in theatrical productions.
After divorcing their father, William Wright Jr., she raised her, her sister, her brother Eevin, and them all by herself.
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