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Erykah Badu says OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ might not be about her mom: ‘People say it, but I don’t think so’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) André 3000 and Fashion Icon Award Honoree Erykah Badu attend the 2024 CFDA Awards at ...
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Does Erykah Badu Think Outkast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ Is About Her? Her Mother Sure Does: ‘She Got the Bumper Sticker’

As Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson” celebrates its 25th anniversary on Friday (Oct. 24), Erykah Badu revealed her doubts about being the muse behind the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit. Badu joined Popcast for an ...
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Erykah Badu Denies Being Subject of OutKast's "Ms. Jackson," Jokes Her Mother Is Convinced It's Her

Erykah Badu doubts that she's the muse behind 2000 OutKast classic "Ms. Jackson." She joked, however, that the song could be referring to her mother, Kolleen Gipson. The song was mentioned during the ...
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Doja Cat’s OutKast Tribute steals the spotlight

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony unfolded Saturday night as a masterclass in musical reverence, with Doja Cat emerging as an unexpected torchbearer for hip-hop history. Her ...
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Erykah Badu says OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ might not be about her mom: ‘People say it, but I don’t think so’

I’m sorry, Ms. Jackson, this song may not actually be about you! Erykah Badu isn’t so sure OutKast’s iconic 2000s hit song “Ms. Jackson” is about her mom. The 54-year-old neo soul artist revealed her ...