Happy birthday! Erykah Badu turns 55 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 55 on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
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Erykah Badu is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-actress Erykah Badu (Love of My Life, Bag Lady, On & On, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Badu, a cultural icon

Born Erica Abi Wright in Dallas on February 26, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Badu's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Erykah hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Erykah Badu as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Erykah, you're the best!

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