| First Name | Erykah |
| Last Name | Badu |
| Full Name at Birth | Erica Abi Wright |
| Age | 40 |
| Date of Birth | February 26, 1971 |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5' (152 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts |
| University | Grambling State University |
| Occupation | Artist, Producer, Actress |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | R&B vocalist, Baduizm |
| Music Genre | R&B/Soul, R&B |
| Music Style | Soul, Alternative Rap, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary R&B, Club/Dance, Electronic, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock |
| Music Mood | Elegant, Intimate, Earthy, Organic, Carefree, Summery, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Confident, Stylish, Playful, Reflective, Soothing, Sophisticated, Confrontational, Sexy |
| Instrument | Rap, Vocals |
| Father | William Wright Jr. |
| Mother | Kolleen Maria Gipson Wright |
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu (pronounced ), is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul".
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