Erykah Badu was born February 26, 1971

Erykah Badu is a Grammy-award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and activist born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971. As a child, she was heavily influenced by the music of her mother, who was a vocalist and flutist, as well as jazz and blues artists such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Billie Holiday. Badu has gone on to become one of the most influential artists of the neo-soul genre, often mixing elements of funk, hip-hop, and jazz in her music. Badu’s music often tackles topics such as religion, love, and social issues.