ERYKAH BADU Real Name: Erica Abi Wright Birthday: February 26, 1971 Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, USA Astrological Sign: Pisces Lives in: Dallas, Texas, USA Height: 5' (1.52 m) Nationality: American Nicknames: MC Apples, Loretta Brown

Education: Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts (Studied Dance & Theater), Grambling State University. Learn more. Family: Kolleen 'Queenie' Wirght, Koryan Wright, Eevin Wright, Seven Sirius, Puma, Mars Merkaba, Thelma Gipson, Viola Wilson, Gwendolyne Hargrove. Learn more. Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress, teacher Musical Influences: Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack Other: - She was a teacher for 4 years.