When she graduated, she went on to study theatre at Grambling State University. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Kollen was an actress and subsequently, Erykah had her first taste of show business at an early age, appearing with her mother at the Dallas Theatre Centre at the age of four.ДЄs a teenager, Erykah would freestyle for her local radio station, along with the likes of Roy Hargrove, the jazz trumpeter.Д«adu attended Booker T. She was raised by her mother, after the father left the family whilst his children were young. Kollen was an actress and subsequently, Erykah had her first taste of show business at an early age, appearing with her mot Erykah Badu (born Erika Abi Wright, )Д®rykah Badu was born in South Dallas, Texas, to Kollen Maria Gipson and William Wright Jr. She has also acted in a number of high profile films, including The Cider House Rules.Д®rykah Badu was born in South Dallas, Texas, to Kollen Maria Gipson and William Wright Jr.

She is sometimes referred to as The Queen of Neo Soul. Her songwriting combines elements of hip-hop, soul and jazz. Description: Erykah Badu (born Erika Abi Wright, )Д®rykah Badu is a widely respected American singer.

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