Erykah Badu (born Erica Abi Wright, February 26, 1971, in Dallas) is an American singer-songwriter and producer whose 1997 debut Baduizm helped define neo-soul as a genre. Her vocal style drew early comparisons to Billie Holiday, and five Grammy wins across a career spanning more than two decades have cemented her place as one of progressive R&B's most influential figures. Beyond music, she received the 2024 CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
Badu announced a fall North American tour "LIVE" with starts in September 2026, with The Alchemist, De La Soul, and Smino joining her on select stops.
A jubilee remaster of the album Mama's Gun was released for its 25th anniversary - a limited vinyl edition in three variants with new liner notes by Badu.
Badu performed the Abi & Alan: Luv Iz... Tour with producer The Alchemist, which took place in Japan and North America.
Badu won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap for the song "3:AM" with Rapsody - her fifth Grammy Award overall.
Badu's fashion influence was recognized with the prestigious CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
