Erykah Badu
Erica Abi Wright (b 1971) is known professionally as Erykah Badu. She is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip-hop, Erykah rose to prominence in the late 1990s with her debut album Baduizm in 1997. She earned her nickname as “Queen of Neo Soul” by music critics.
Erykah Badu has adhered to a vegan diet since 1989 and believes it to be the best for the body. She says, “Vegan food is soul food in its truest form. Soul food means to feed the soul. And, to me, your soul is your intent”.