Erykah Badu, also known by her real name Erykah Abi Wright, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is widely popular among music critics and fans as the "Queen of Neo-Soul." Born on February 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, Erykah was raised by her mother and grandmother; her mother was a theater actress herself. Influenced by this artistic family environment, Erykah began singing and dancing on stage at the age of just four.
