Erykah Badu
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Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), better known by her stage name Erykah Badu, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. Her work includes elements from R&B, hip hop and jazz. She is best known for her role in the rise of the neo soul sub-genre, and for her eccentric, cerebral musical stylings and sense of fashion. She is known as the "First Lady of Neo-Soul" or the "Queen of Neo-Soul". Early in her career, she was recognizable for wearing very large and colorful headwraps. For her musical sensibilities, she has often been compared to jazz great Billie Holiday. She was a core member of the Soulquarians, and is also an actress having appeared in a number of films playing a range of supporting roles in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D, she is also very prominent in the documentary film Before the Music Dies. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known for
Credits
The Cider House Rules (1999)
as Rose Rose
What Men Want (2019)
as Sister
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
as Queen Moussette
The Piano Lesson (2024)
as Lucille
House of D (2004)
as Lady / Bernadette
Teenage Paparazzo (2010)
as Self (uncredited)
The Land (2016)
as Turquoise
Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2 (—)
as Self
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025)
as Self
They Die by Dawn (2013)
as Stagecoach Mary
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
as Self
Devil's Pie: D'Angelo (2019)
as Self
The DOC (2022)
Actor
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 (2021)
as Self
One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute (1999)
as Self - Perfomer
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)
as Self (voice)
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams (2024)
as self
RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film (2022)
as Self
Hargrove (2022)
as Self
MTV 20: Jams (2001)
Actor
Before the Music Dies (2006)
as Self - Musician
What Difference Does It Make? (2014)
as Self
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul (2011)
as Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation (2005)
as Self
Erykah Badu: MTV Unplugged (1997)
as Self
Bonobo: The North Borders Tour, Live (2014)
as Self
Let's Start a Band: A Dragon Tales Music Special (2003)
Actor
Erykah Badu Live at VH1 Soul Stage 2008 (2008)
Actor
Erykah Badu: Live At North Sea Jazz Festival 2001 (2001)
as self
Erykah Badu - Live At Java Jazz Festival (2012)
Actor
Erykah Badu Live (2000)
as Self