These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Erykah Badu

The powerhouse R&B singer Erykah Badu was born Erica Abi Wright and decided to change the spelling of her first name when she was young. She believed the spelling of "Erica" was a "slave name." She revealed, "Kah" signified the inner self, and "Badu" is both her favorite jazz scat and a classic African name.

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