Erykah Badu (born February 26, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Dallas, USA. She made her first appearance in 1994. In fact, Badu appeared at the opening of the D’Angelo show. His real full birth name is Erica Abi Wright . Also, Kedar Massenburg impressed with his performance. He signed her to Kedar Entertainment.
Soon, he landed with his debut album “Baduizm” in 1997. The American Recording Agency certified it triple platinum. Badu becomes a popular face for the American audience. Once again, the best performance of him has been shown on the album «Live». Erykah impresses his fans with singles like “Danger.” On the other hand, “Love” peaks at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It has influences from the neo-soul and R&B genres. Sometimes her voice is compared to that of Billie Holiday (jazz singer). Also, Badu appears in small roles in Hollywood movies. This includes “House of D” and “Blues Brothers 2000.” After that, he made music documentaries like “The Black Power Mixtapes” and “Before the Music Dies.”
He made music with labels like Motown, Universal and Kedar. Now, Erykah organized a concert in Chicago. His fans flooded the auditorium. Everything went well. Suddenly, Erykah spoke out for R. Kelly (R&B singer). He fights due to the accusations of Andrea Kelly (former spouse). Earlier, his daughter Joann Lee Kelly accuses him.
Profile, parents and before fame
Erykah was born on February 26 , 1971 in Dallas, Texas (United States). Therefore, he is now 47 years old. She is a sweet daughter of William Wright Jr. (father) and Kollen Maria Gipson (mother).
In fact, Badu has a sister, Nayrok Wright. Her brother named after Eevin Wright. She has a close bond with her grandparents. Furthermore, Badu became engaged in show business at the age of 4. She studied at Booker T. Washington High School for Visual and Performing Arts.
Then, he enrolls at the Grambling College of Theater Studies. However, Erykah dropped out of college to be a musician. In addition, he taught drama at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Badu records a demo song with cousin Robert Bradford.
Love Life, Boyfriend & Kids
Still, Ms. Badu dated several men. She did not find true love in her life. In fact, she was romantically involved with Andre 3000 in 1995. She gave birth to Andre’s first child, Seven Sirius Benjamin, in 1997.
However, Erykah ended their relationship in 1999. After that, he is linked with Soulquarian Common from 2000. They separated in 2002. The DOC (rapper) and Erykah have a daughter, Puma Sabti Curry.
Now, Erykah is dating her. boyfriend Jay Electronica (American rapper). The couple have a daughter, Mars Merkaba Thedford, born in 2009. Meanwhile, Erykah stays in Dallas and New York City (USA).
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Erica Abi Wright. |
| Nickname | erykah. |
| Profession | Actress, Singer & Composer. |
| in the news for | Supporting R&B singer R. Kelly at her Chicago concert. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 47 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | February 26, 1971. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Dallas, Texas (United States). |
| Nationality | American. |
| Studio albums | 1. Baduism (1997). 2. Mom’s Gun (2000) World. 3. Underground (2003). 4. New Amerykah Part One (2008). 5. New Amerykah Part Two (2010). |
| Awards and Achievements | N/A |
| Gender | Woman. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Pisces. |
| ethnicity | Afro-American. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Dallas and New York (USA). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 4″ . Centimeters: 163cm . Meters: 1.63 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 60kg . Pounds: 132 pounds . |
| Bra size | 33B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 34-25-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Tattoo details? | Will update. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : William Wright Jr. Mom : Kollen Maria Gipson. |
| Brothers | Brother: Evin Wright. Sister: Nayrok Wright. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | She was in a relationship with her former partners Andre 3000, Soulquarian Common & The DOC musicians. |
| Boyfriend | 1. André 3000. 2. Soulquarian Community. 3. The DOC (Rapper). 4. Jay Electronics. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | None. |
| Son | Seven Syrian Benjamin |
| Daughter | Cougar Sabti Curry and Mars Merkaba Thedford. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Dropout from Grambling College. |
| College | Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. |
| College | grambling university |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Robert Downey Jr. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Travel and Shopping. |
| Favorite food | Burger and Coffee. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $12 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Annual income and earnings | Under review. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | not known |
| house details | Will update. |
| Mobile or phone number | N/A |
| Email address | Lost. |
| Official Web site | www.erykah-badu.com. |
Some lesser known trivia about Erykah Badu
- Erykah is a popular singer and also an actress.
- On the other hand, she is a social worker in Texas.
- He has his NGO Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development (BLIND 501c3).
- In fact, she is the face of Tom Ford (Fashion Designer).
- The 47-year-old ran a “Best Pick” campaign for him.
- She serves at the Black Forest center to support different communities.
- However, Ms. Badu was charged for appearing nude in Dealey Plaza, Dallas during 2010.
- It also created controversy with the Human Rights Foundation.
- Financial Details : Erykah Badu’s estate is approaching $12 million dollars.
- Currently, Jay’s girlfriend supports Mr. Kelly.
- However, his followers are against him.
- She appears as a guest on shows like “Planet Groove,” “Ellen,” and “Hands of God.”
- Meanwhile, he also tours music.
- His best known tours are “Summer Tour” and “Jam Tour”.
- He gains popularity on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with millions of fans.
- You can enjoy their lovely songs on YouTube and MySpace.