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Erykah Badu

  • Music Artist
  • Actress
  • Music Department
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Erykah Badu
Forward: The Future Of Black Music
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Forward: The Future of Black Music (2021)
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Erykah Badu was born on 26 February 1971 in Dallas, Texas, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for The Cider House Rules (1999), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) and What Men Want (2019).
BornFebruary 26, 1971
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BornFebruary 26, 1971
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  • Awards
    • 16 wins & 27 nominations

Photos50

Erykah Badu and Taraji P. Henson in What Men Want (2019)
Erykah Badu in Hand of God (2014)
Erykah Badu, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Felicia Pearson in They Die by Dawn (2013)
Erykah Badu, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Felicia Pearson in They Die by Dawn (2013)
Erykah Badu and Delroy Lindo in The Cider House Rules (1999)
Erykah Badu in House of D (2004)
Rose Rose and Candy
Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu at an event for Soul Train Awards 2017 (2017)

Known for

Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire in The Cider House Rules (1999)
The Cider House Rules
7.4
  • Rose Rose
  • 1999
Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, and Joe Morton in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000
4.9
  • Queen Mousette
  • 1998
Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan in What Men Want (2019)
What Men Want
5.3
  • Sister
  • 2019
Erykah Badu: Honey (2008)
Erykah Badu: Honey
8.5
Music Video
  • Erykah Badu
  • 2008

Credits

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Actress

  • The Piano Lesson
    • In Production
  • DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Angel Laketa Moore, and Skye Townsend in A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
    A Black Lady Sketch Show
    • Auction attendee (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Forward: The Future of Black Music (2021)
    Forward: The Future of Black Music
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan in What Men Want (2019)
    What Men Want
    • Sister
    • 2019
  • Legends of Chamberlain Heights (2016)
    Legends of Chamberlain Heights
    • (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2017
  • Moises Arias and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. in The Land (2016)
    The Land
    • Turquoise
    • 2016
  • Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in Hand of God (2014)
    Hand of God
    • April
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Kym Whitley, Tommy Davidson, Byron Minns, Michael Jai White, and Jimmy Walker Jr. in Black Dynamite (2011)
    Black Dynamite
    • Fatback Taffy
    • Hoe Crows
    • Fox (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2015
  • Giancarlo Esposito, Erykah Badu, Rosario Dawson, Harry Lennix, Isaiah Washington, Jesse Williams, Michael Kenneth Williams, Bokeem Woodbine, and Nate Parker in They Die by Dawn (2013)
    They Die by Dawn
    • Stagecoach Mary
    • 2013
  • Janelle Monáe in Janelle Monáe Feat. Erykah Badu: Q.U.E.E.N. (2013)
    Janelle Monáe Feat. Erykah Badu: Q.U.E.E.N.
    • Erykah Badu
    • Music Video
    • 2013
  • Erykah Badu in Erykah Badu: Window Seat (2010)
    Erykah Badu: Window Seat
    • Erykah Badu
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Erykah Badu: Honey (2008)
    Erykah Badu: Honey
    • Erykah Badu
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • Robin Williams, Erykah Badu, and Anton Yelchin in House of D (2004)
    House of D
    • Lady
    • Bernadette
    • 2004
  • Kid's Lives... Starring Erykah Badu (2004)
    Kid's Lives... Starring Erykah Badu
    • Host
    • Video
    • 2004
  • Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special (2003)
    Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special
    • Video
    • 2003
  • Erykah Badu Feat. Common: Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)
    • Erykah Badu
    • Music Video
    • 2002

Music Department

  • Legends of Chamberlain Heights (2016)
    Legends of Chamberlain Heights
    • music supervisor
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Damon (1998)
    Damon
    • main title theme
    • TV Series
    • 1998
  • Erykah Badu: Tyrone (1997)
    Erykah Badu: Tyrone
    • song producer
    • Music Video
    • 1997

Videos8

One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute Concert
Clip 4:12
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute Concert
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:31
Official Trailer
U.S.
Trailer 2:03
U.S.
The Cider House Rules
Trailer 2:05
The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Trailer 0:27
The Cider House Rules
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Trailer 2:34
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Forward: The Future Of Black Music
Trailer 0:33
Forward: The Future Of Black Music
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music - Official Trailer
Trailer 2:38
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music - Official Trailer

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Apple Music
    • Facebook
  • Alternative name
    • Erica Wright
  • Height
    • 5′ (1.52 m)
  • Born
    • February 26, 1971
    • Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Children
      Seven Sirius Benjamin
  • Other works
    Music video for The Roots: "You Got Me"
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 7 Articles
    • 2 Pictorials
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was engaged to rapper Common. They were together from 2000 to 2002.
  • Quotes
    I don't read music or anything, so when I produce, I go basically by ear.

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