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Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, 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".
Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies.
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Filmography
all 41
Movies 30
self 23
TV Shows 11
The Piano Lesson (2024)
Hargrove (2022)
VERZUZ (2020)
The Land (2016)
Hand of God (2014)
They Die by Dawn (2013)
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul (2011)
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)
Teenage Paparazzo (2010)
Say My Name (2009)
Before the Music Dies (2006)
House of D (2005)
The Cider House Rules (1999)
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute (1999)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
All That (1994)
Lilith Fair
One love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute
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GenderFemale
Birthday1971-02-26 (53 years old)
Birth NameErica Abi Wright
Birth PlaceDallas, United States
LifestyleVeganism
ChildrenPuma Sabti Curry, Seven Sirius Benjamin
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesDallas, United States of America
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