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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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The Number Ones: Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. But also: Why ...
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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 ...