Erykah Badu, 1971
Actors · February 26, 1971
Erykah Badu
★ HOW OLD IS ERYKAH BADU?
Erykah Badu is 55 years old, born February 26, 1971 in United States · Pisces.
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★ LEDE
About
Erykah Badu crowned neo soul's defining voice after her debut album Baduizm became a triple-platinum landmark. Born February 26, 1971, in the US, she blended R&B, soul, and hip-hop into a late-1990s breakthrough that earned her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul". Her subsequent albums—Mama's Gun, Worldwide Underground, and the New Amerykah series—produced chart hits like "Bag Lady" and "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" while her signature headwraps became iconic. A Pisces, she also acts in films including The Cider House Rules and documentaries like The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971) engineered one of R&B's most consequential reinventions. Her debut studio album Baduizm, released February 11, 1997, spawned four singles—"On & On", "Appletree", "Next Lifetime", and "Otherside of the Game"—and shipped triple platinum, establishing her as the neo-soul movement's figurehead. Her follow-up live album, Live, released November 1997, introduced her signature track "Tyrone" and earned double platinum certification. Mama's Gun (2000) produced "Bag Lady", which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, her first top-10 entry. Worldwide Underground (2003) delivered "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)", reaching number 9 on the Hot 100, while New Amerykah Part One (2008) and New Amerykah Part Two (2010) demonstrated sustained commercial and critical momentum. Her voice has drawn comparisons to jazz legend Billie Holiday; early in her career, her large, colorful headwraps became a visual signature. As a Pisces born in the US, Badu operates across music production, songwriting, and acting. She performed in films including Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, and appeared in documentaries Before the Music Dies and The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, a collective that shaped early-2000s R&B. Life path 1 energy—pioneering independence and trailblazing vision—aligns with her role establishing neo soul as a mainstream force.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Badu's career began in 1994 after opening a show for D'Angelo in Fort Worth, an appearance that caught the attention of Kedar Entertainment executive Kedar Massenburg, who signed her to the label. This early break set the stage for her 1997 debut.
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Trivia
- "Bag Lady" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first top-10 hit.
- Her live album Live (1997) was certified double platinum and featured "Tyrone", her signature song.
- She was a core member of the Soulquarians, the collective that shaped early-2000s R&B.
- Music critics dubbed her the "Queen of Neo Soul" following Baduizm's rise to prominence.
- Her voice has been compared to jazz singer Billie Holiday.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Erykah Badu tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Erykah Badu?
- Erykah Badu is 55 years old (born February 26, 1971).
- When is Erykah Badu's birthday?
- Erykah Badu was born on February 26, 1971.
- What is Erykah Badu's zodiac sign?
- Erykah Badu is a Pisces, born February 26, 1971.
- What is Erykah Badu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Erykah Badu was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Erykah Badu from?
- Erykah Badu is from United States.
- What does Erykah Badu do?
- Erykah Badu is a actor.
- Is Erykah Badu still alive?
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