My first, my birth mother - her name is Queenie - she gave me a powerful medicine when I was a child.… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
Through [my children] patience, they're showing me how much they support what's going on, because I'm having to do a lot of… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
All of my children are the same way I am. They're little artists too, in their own ways. — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I have a daughter who's four, who's dainty and princess-esque. I still get to dress her like my little accessory. I think… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
Because you're responsible for [children]. You are there to protect them, not possess them. I tell them, "Watch me and you might… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I really enjoy being the child's 'welcoming committee' and to help someone usher his or her spirit into the world in a… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I have an apartment in Brooklyn - I guess I call it my shrine. I go there to create and recoup, or… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I've had two children. I've had three boyfriends. I've had a lot of things happen that can change your opinions and values… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I had the opportunity, as a child, to grow up in a community center where I was exposed to theater, music, art,… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
My fifth mother is Mother Nature - the things I had to learn on my own, the understanding I had to come… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
When I get ready to do an album, that means I have something to say for the sake of words, and I listen back… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I just love expressing my joy and my mind through what I wear, or how I cook, or how I dance, or how I… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
...When it come to da: " What it do?! I don't fall for da: "Woop- TeE- WoOoo! — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I relate to that - he inspires me across the board. His music inspires me and reminds me to maintain honesty in the things… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I don't know if I'll ever accomplish most of my dreams - I have so many. — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
There are millions and billions of atoms of memory of all kinds of musical themes in me. — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
My second mother is my maternal grandmother. Her name is Thelma. She also gave me a very powerful medicine; she made sure that I… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
My mom was the Diana Ross of our clan. She was always up-to-date, and always knew what to do and what not to do… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I actually started writing it because I was inspired by my own personal growth. — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
People who say that music is dead or hip-hop is dead are refusing to evolve. — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
My first, my birth mother - her name is Queenie - she gave me a powerful medicine when I was a child. She told… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image