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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 and philosophies.

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Erykah Badu
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: February 26
Actor
Composer
Jazz Musician
Poet
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Writer
Dallas
Texas
Erica Abi Wright
Erica Wright
Opinion
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Happens
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