Name Meaning

Erykah is a variant spelling of the name Erica. Kah stands
for the inner self. Erica is of Old Norse origin, meaning “ruler”

Vital Stats

Birthday: February 26, 1971
Birth Name: Erica Abi Wright
Birthplace: Dallas, TX
Height: 5′
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Primary Occupation: singer, musician

Relatives

Father: William Wright, Jr. (left family early)
Mother: Kolleen Maria Gipson (Wright)
Sister: Koko a.k.a. Nayrok Udab
Brother: Eevin

Love Life

Boyfriend: Andre Benjamin a.k.a. “Andre 3000”
Boyfriend: Tracy Curry a.k.a “The D.O.C.”
Boyfriend: Lonnie Rashid Lynn a.k.a. “Common”
Boyfriend: Timothy Elpadaro Thedford a.k.a. Jay Electronica

Children

son, Seven Sirius, b. 1997 w/Andre 3000
daughter, Puma Sabti, b. 7/5/2004 w/The D.O.C.
daughter, Mars Merkaba, b. 2/1/2009 w/Jay Electronica

More Info

Erykah Badu Official Fan Website
Erykah Badu on Twitter