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Erykah Badu is a singer, songwriter, producer, actress and activist from Dallas, Texas, and a defining voice of neo-soul. Her debut Baduizm in 1997 introduced "On & On" and earned her a Best New Artist nomination at the Grammys. She followed with Mama's Gun, which included "Bag Lady," plus Worldwide Underground, New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War), New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh) and the mixtape But You Caint Use My Phone, and in 2026 she released Before the World Blows. Grammy.com lists five wins and twenty nominations, including a win for Best R&B Song for "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)" with Common and a win for Best Melodic Rap Performance. She is also a doula and a distinctive stylist. Badu's live shows are improvisational, spiritual, funky and full of surprises.
- Genres: soul and neo soul
- Active since 1994
- Born in Dallas
- Nominations: Grammy
- Notable work: Badu Pussy
- Category: Musician
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How much does Erykah Badu cost?
The estimated booking fee for Erykah Badu is $500K–$1M. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- "On & On" (peaked #1 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)
- Released debut album Baduizm
- "Bag Lady" (peaked #6 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Released the album Mama’s Gun
- Launched the Mama's Gun World Tour
- "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" (peaked #9 on Billboard Hot 100)
- Won the Grammy for Best R&B Song ("Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)")
- Released the album Worldwide Underground
- Released the album New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War)
- Won the Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance ("3:AM")
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What is the typical fee range for Erykah Badu?
Our estimate puts Erykah Badu in the $500K–$1M range (estimate).
Who is similar to Erykah Badu but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Raphael Saadiq, Macy Gray, India.Arie.
Who is similar to Erykah Badu but in a higher fee range?
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What is Erykah Badu's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Erykah Badu is $500K–$1M (estimate).
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