Erykah Badu, born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, is a multifaceted force in music and a cultural icon. She has left an undeniable mark on the world of soul, R&B and hip-hop.

She really kicked up a bey’s nest. Erykah Badu pleaded with Jay-Z to help call off several angry Beyoncé fans after Badu, 53, seemingly shaded Beyoncé’s new album cover on social media. “To Jay Z. Say ...

(L to R) Ericka Nicole Malone, Ruth E. Carter, Robi Reed, Ken Whittingham ENME/Leon Bennett/Robin L. Marshall/Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment (ENME) announces the ...

Erykah Badu has again accused Beyoncé of copying her look on the cover for her upcoming album, “Cowboy Carter,” in a series of social media posts, inciting anger from Beyoncé’s fans and prompting an ...

Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. “This night is for us!” Badu ...

The "Bag Lady" singer is known for her ultra-thin braids, which, at times, have been floor-length Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, parenting and pop culture ...

In March, Erykah Badu was honored with the Icon Award at Billboard’s 2025 Women in Music Awards. The award acknowledged Badu’s contributions to music, but it was her fashion prowess that stole the ...