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.

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In this heartfelt wildlife documentary, a volunteer conservationist and an endangered critter develop a parent-child connection. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

The Grammy winner's longtime publicist shared a montage of the musician with various braided hairstyles Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shaina is a Features Author and former editor for Collider who is thrilled to have found a good use for her English degree. Having watched her way through a Film minor in undergrad, she's written on ...