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I relate to that - he inspires me across the board. His music inspires me and reminds me to maintain honesty in the things that I do, to have an absence of fear. Listening to Earl Sweatshirt's music is like therapy to me.

Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: February 26
Actor
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Dallas
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