ERYKAH BADU IN GIANT MAGAZINE; SPEAKS ON ANDRE & COMMON
Monday, February 4, 2008
The always eclectic Erykah Badu talks about life, music and love in a new interview with Giant Magazine. In the issue (set to hit stands on Feburary 11th), Erykah speaks on her exes, Common & Andre 3000:
Andre 3000 & Erykah have a son named Seven.
Common & Erykah when the were dating.
“I know about the backlash, the ‘Erykah Badu, if you look at her, she’ll make you change gods and wear crochet pants’ backlash,” she says. “But nobody looks at the things that those people have given to me.”
What have they given you?
“Just so much musical freedom. Common is the most humble person I ever met. Kind and generous. He reinforced that in me. Andre is very creative and artistic. All of that that you see of him, that’s all him. That’s how he is, and that gave me a creative push, too.”
Although Badu is fairly cryptic when discussing her old beaus, she allows this brief, whispered indulgence.
“With Andre, we were both very young, so we didn’t know what we wanted or anything. We just knew we were in love, and we didn’t care who saw us. With Common, it was a little bit more mature.”
Peep these dope KENNETH CAPPELLO photos from the Giant Mag shoot.
Related Links:
Giant Magazine interviews Erykah Badu [LINK]
Clutch Magazine interviews Erykah Badu [LINK]
93 Comments
1.
DA UNDACOVA BROTHA
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
1ST LOL WOW….BUT WOW I THINK THAT THE MATCHES SHE MADE WITH ANDRE AND COMMON WERE BOTH GOOD….I WONDER IF THEY EVER MADE MUSIC TOGETHER
2.
Valencia
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Good for Erykah, Love the photoshoot!
3.
MsShe
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love Erykah… Although sometimes I think a lil strange, I still like her style. On her that is…
4.
a.k.a. new yorker
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
i wanted to know more! lol we all know common is still pining for her. anyway i love this woman. she’s beautiful and talented/creative. she’s what a lot of R&B musicians should aspire to be but apparently booty-shaking and ho-ish attire is what R&B wants
5.
Marleaux
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Interesting commentary on her relationships. I might have to pick up the mag.
Still waiting for that chile to drop that album. Tha’ts my girl musically.
6.
Stacy H
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I I heard that the reason Common and Erykah broke up is becasue they were supposed to be celibate together, but then she turns up pregnant with the DOC’s child. not sure if it is true, but she sure did have a baby rather fast after her and Commom split up. I am just saying……….women can be scandolous too!
7.
Intrigue216
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I’m glad she kept it positive when speaking about her past relationships. Her son looks just like Andre 3000, and her photos looks nice as well. Can’t wait for the new album.
8.
KNOWN
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
her and andre’s son is cut,e but SEVEN, CHANGE IT LOL she’s a positive woman and i’m glad there’s no ill-will in her talking of her past relationships, i love erykah!
9.
MR MR
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
way to keep it positive Ms. Badu….
10.
SlickRick
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love her, read the second interview. It’s good to hear what she has to say about herself, her music and the state of things.
Jesus Saves
11.
the_one
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Erika is so talented. I never knew until I watched her live she is such an entertainer. She better do what she do, that damn Badu.
Get it girl!
the one has spoken shut the door and prepare to vote tomorrow for you SUPER TUESDAY FOLKS!!! No time for B.S. We have a White House to take back! Obama 08. no HILBILLY substitutes.
12.
Too-Life
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
She’s weird to me…
13.
sunny
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Those pics are HOTT
14.
Rhapsody
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love EryKah and her eccentricity! Big ups to my sister Aquarius! Erykah and Common made a song together called Love of My Life for the Brown Sugar Soundtrack. Can’t wait for the C.D. And I am glad she has such a positive relationship with her exes. They seem like they all really influenced each other to do good things.
15.
Wordisbond
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I really have have a huge crush on that girl.
16.
MzTrici
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Seems like her and Andre should get back together, it’s almost like they belong to each other.
17.
Hottness
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Damn she had some fine ass men. Common and Andre, My God!
18.
Trackmistress
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
what a chic photoshoot. i’ve always loved this woman. whether it’s afrocentric or psychodelic, this is one lady who knows her style and it ROCKS!!!
her and common made a beautiful couple. Talent, brains, social conscience AND the looks
19.
Peacekeeper00
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Erykah was like 27,28 when she was dating Dre, she should have known better by then.
20.
Angelita
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I definitely have to run out and get this issue of Giant step. Her photos were amazing and they really showed her true beauty. Can’t wait for the album to drop.
21.
Forest
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
That’s my chick! I already have my money put aside to buy 2 cds.
22.
HR DIVA
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
She responded quite maturely to the question. Then again, as far as I’m concerned, there’s NOTHING you can say bad about Andre and my Baby Common…
23.
Nee-Nee
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Erykah is one cool,eclectic,classy broad.I’m glad she speaks of exes in a kind way,thats maturity,and i’m sure she has learned from her mistakes,whether your in you 20’s,30’s,40’s and beyond we all make mistakes and have to learn and grow from them.
24.
FyreStarrter
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
LOVE Erykah! Extremely talented AND beautiful at that!!! & I cannot believe she has had 2 of sexiest men in the entertainment biz on her arm & didn’t permanently snag either one of them. Seven looks JUST like his Daddy now. Too cute!!! Glad to see she’s not into the dirt dishing on exes that is common (pun intended lol) in Hollywood.
25.
FyreStarrter
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
OH & love this photoshoot by the way, the colours are dynamic!!!
26.
Jamie
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love her can’t wait for the new album!
27.
Bootsy
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Instead of talking about the men in her life why doesn’t she explain those crazy names she gave her kids. One is a number and the other one has a animal name. Seven and Puma.
28.
bill
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Thanks Angel for Radio Blog…..
*the ability to listen to music while blogging
It is MUCH appreciated !
29.
vexxed
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I so adore her. She’s a great talent and inspiration to me. FREEDOM to be creative in such a cookie cutter conformist environment (the music industry) is amazing and I just dig it to the fullest
30.
IMissTee2U
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
@14: erykah is a pisces…as is common….remember the line in “come clean”
“we’re dealing with this water, love”
31.
☆★Megan★☆
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Sunny South Dallas Yall!
I liked her and Common together but I really like her and Dre together!
32.
Ne'
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE MUSIC WITH COMMON
33.
HR DIVA
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
@ 32….When I think of making something with Common, the first thought has NOTHIN to do with music LOL.
34.
get_me_bodied
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
SHE BE PULLIN EM, HUH?…..SHE LOOKS AMAZING
35.
Nothing But Love
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I like Erykah but she talks in riddles sometimes and its like, just say it!!!
36.
Fine N Mellow
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Love Erykah, She is a Cool Azz Chic.
37.
Ne'
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
lmao hr dive. The kind of music im talking about doesn’t include any instruments ya dig
38.
Ne'
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
**diva
39.
PROVOST...
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Can we talk about how rare it is this days for anyone–even professional models sometimes–to deliver in EVERY SINGLE SHOT of a shoot?! The shit is outstanding. I’ve always felt Erykah was a genius, and she’s never given me reason to change my mind.
40.
so true
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
@39 i know right! that’s why i always laugh when ppl assume that someone should model just b/c she’s pretty. there is no other R&B singer besides kelis that delivers photos this well
41.
TEE_CEE
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
WOW I NEVER SHE KNEW SHE N ANDRE 300 HAD A CHILD NOR THAT SHE DATED COMMON.LOOOL I DONT KNO ABOUT THIS CHICK THE ONLY SONG I LIKE OF HERS WAS *BAG LADY*!!! SHE IS ONE OF A KIND AND INDESCRIBLE!!!I LOVE HER STYLE THO LOL ITS GROOEVY FUNKY .LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
42.
vexxed
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
What I really like is that she doesn’t keep her business in the street. Even in her high-profile relationships, she never displayed/displays anything but class an those that feel she lacks candor… MAYBE, it ain’t none of our business?
I love that she doesn’t kiss and tell (everything). Mystery is a nice change of pace from everybody else’s IN YOUR FACE nonsense. I could care less who is as big as whatever and who can and can’t this or that. Telling all your secrets make you sound slutty and trifling…. to me.
43.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Eryka is soo funky! Gotta love her! I have always respected her because she has always carried herself in a respectable manner, and she’s not a kiss and tell chick…
44.
Dame
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I like Badu
@Fyrestarrter I just realized that wasn’t Chris Brown in ur pic.
45.
Andre Le Dale
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love this chick. This will be my first Badu Album. 02 26 08. Badu and Janet Day!
46.
ladytroublesome
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Cool pics, she looks great.
47.
BashyBoo
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
OK BUT SHE STILL A FRUIT CAKE BUT I LOVE HER ASS, I JUST HAVE AN ISSUE WITH HER SAYING SHE DOESNT BELEIVE IN VACCINATING HER SON. ILL BE DAMMED IF MY CHILD SHARES A CLASSROOM WITH HER KID…
48.
BashyBoo
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
AND WHO IS THE DADDY OF HER DAUGHTER PUMA???? IS IT COMMON??
49.
cy
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
yeah she and dre made music together, shit was called “rumble in the jungle”, on Stankonia
50.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
ok wtf she beautiful, and it looks like shes getting those interviews :). good luck mamas!!!
51.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
:)))))
52.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
omg are u serious? everytime i come i see more hatred geez.
53.
Moe
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Love Erykah.LoveAndre3000.Love Common…Love Seven, he’s soo cute.
54.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
DAME, whatsup? Haven’t chatted w/ you for a while….
55.
ThatChick
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
cool photoshoot
56.
SHAN_SHAN
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love the new eyrkah badu stuff ..totally looking forward tothe release..feb 26th oh yess….and i love her photos and her outlook on her relationships… shes really great lovve her
57.
IM IN LOVE WIT A BUMBLEBEE...
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I work in retail in Dallas, TX and Erica has been a customer of mine for years now… She is truly the most HUMBLE and talented beings that one can come across… She is far from “WEIRD” as many of you have stated… she’s just HERSELF… She’s full of great conversation and POSITIVE ENERGY… I always feel FULL OF LIFE when she stops by my store… She’s human and she has flaws just like all of us… she simply turns hers into stories through her clothes, hair, music, etc… To know her is to know HAPPINESS…
58.
Martinique_fr
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I I love Erykah … Those photos are fabulous.
59.
Dame
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
*waves* Hey Beauty Q.T. I am great enjoying life how about yourself?
60.
The Truth
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Badu is very talented and I love her music….
#6 It is ture that her last child is by DOC (of all people!!) and was conceived while she and Common were dating…I heard her speak on it briefly when I lived in Dallas. Although, she NEVER said the child was conceived while with COMMON-I don’t want anyone running and saying they heard or read that Erykah Badu cheated on COMMON with THE DOC….COMMON and Erykah did a lot in the community particularly in their children’s school. I believe COMMON has a son the same age as Seven….they were a great couple!
At any rate Erykah keep doing your thang!!
61.
hood_shit
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
God bless Ms. Badu for being SPUNKY, CREATIVE, and not giving a FCUK!
I admire that she praised and not bashed her former beaus. That’s a lady there!
62.
boombox
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
damn, im gonna get that mag just for the erykah photos.
63.
Mayne
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
No matter how crazy they say she was and the backlash from her relationships, she is still a very creative and talented artist. Give it up to her.
There hasn’t been a woman in the world that will make me change God’s and wear crazy clothes. “The KAT is not that good”. Unless there is a halo on top of it.
Get at me!
64.
Mallato
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Check out this link it is a pic of her daughter Puma….
http://mags25.blogspot.co...2/i-love-erykah-badu.html
65.
Jennifer
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
she is sooooo goregous! can’t wait for her album to drop!
66.
HR DIVA
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Ummm….Who is DOC?
67.
Mallato
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
@HR DIVA.. He is a rapper that use to be in the group NWA..
68.
Vee1
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I just love her new song.
69.
LULLABY
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
@ 60, THE TRUTH, Common has a daughter
he mentionned that in the Don Imus discussion on Oprah.
Erykah is a breath of fresh air in an industry of booty shaking/oily muscle and abs showing artists. She’s the TRUTH. A real trendsetter who’s already made history.
70.
Ladyreign
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
.. I think Puma looks like Common. Hum, she should take it to Maury for some testing. LOL
71.
Mallato
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Commons Daughter is the same age at Seven I think.
72.
Mallato
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Pardon my typo “Common’s”
73.
ANTI-IMPERIALIST
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
The hypocrisy here is amazing. Here is a gifted, but scandalous hoe with two bastard children with at least one conceived while juggling relationships. Where is the outcry usually leveled at men?
Don’t kill the messenger.. Eddie sent me.
74.
vexxed
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Common has a 13 yr old DAUGHTER.
Puma’s father is the rapper D.O.C. (yes, Funky Enough, D. O. C.)
75.
Mallato
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Pardon my typo again man “as”
76.
beautiful09
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
day 26….uhhhhmmmm..live on trl….on the 26th diddy made the band in the 26th
77.
99 problems
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Gotta luv Apples!!! she is so compelling to look at , and I just noticed that she has freckles how cool me too!! (ok that was corny) but i think thats soo cute-anyways cant wait for the album I know she wont dissapoint
78.
xtina
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
didnt she have a daughter with common also?
79.
LeAnne
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I love Erykah, but she really needs to stop with these illegitimate babies. Seriously,do something with yourself and stop having us all wondering who your children’s daddies are. How can you be all “mother earth” and don’t even respect yourself as your kids’ mother.
You and Lauryn need to stop shaming yourself in the name of creativity. Sh*t, I’m creative and I don’t have any kids…especially out of wedlock. Why? Because I respect myself enough to protect myself. Being a single mother is wonderful and all, but I cannot stand it when those same chicks turn around and complain how there are no good men out there so they are forced to live this vagabond way. There are plenty of good men, you just threw them away in your youth.
hairsmystory.com
80.
STEFANI
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
i I LOVE MS. BADu! and Common and Dre! Common is sexxy !!!! so is dre!!! Her other childs name is Puma!!!! my favorite shoes and my cats name…
81.
99 problems
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
I think I can speak for myself and alot of other folks when I say I for one am not losing any sleep at night wondering about Mizz Badu’s babies daddy’s , and I think alot of women and single mothers agree that they were better of disposing these mysterious droves of” good men” in theyre youth ! Im sorry I just cant stand self-righteous women they re my peeve espicially the ones who are ignorant enough to look at another womans life and assume to understand what shes been through and where she went “wrong”
I’m sure Dre and Common could be cool dudes as far as entertainers go , but the only ones who know the details of thier relationship and basically the only ones who should really care are the parties who were actually involved!
82.
itzzzkimmm
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Cute pics!
83.
Dina-Bmore
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Does ne1 have proof Erykah’s 2nch child is with DOC? I bet my head for a football that it’s with Dre. Anyone notice in her new video, she replicates his Hey Ya! vidoe. Badu duzn’t seem like she wood have 2 baby daddies(not that there’s anything wrong with that)….I bet they are secretly back 2gether….just my opinipn;)
84.
tia
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
im just jealous that she had andre and common lol
but those pics are dope!
85.
Jennifer
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
lol @ all the spensters calling her a hoe and having kids out of wedlock…if i opened your closets, i’m sure some skeletons will fall out…no one is perfect…she’s a grown ass woman and can do whatever the hell she wants…i don’t care who she’s banging or whose baby she’s having…as long as she keeps making music, she’s good by me…Go Badu!!!
86.
RuRu
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
just brilliant, love you erykah…and that masai necklace you rockin in the first pic is just stunning, big up!!
87.
TGS
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
Erykahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh let’s do a song together!!!!!
88.
India
Monday, February 4, 2008 /
this looks like a host of myspace pics to me. the shoot couldve been peter
89.
yes
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 /
luv the pics
90.
"gangsta, gangsta" that's what we yellin!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 /
i love these shots of erykah! she’s soooo positive & beautiful!!!
91.
Delgodo
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 /
We all go through life experiencing different relationships and people. If we are lucky we find some who stay friends and resonate with us beyond this world. I hope that they were that for each other. Black love is ancient like water!
http://www.myspace.com/outabodies
http://www.youtube.com/outabodies
92.
Get a clue+
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 /
Erykah is so real and tight.Get the Albumn Yall Feb ‘08
93.
mama
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
why doesn’t she talk about the white man that fathered her daughter coz the father is neither common nor the d.o.c as so many people are lead to believe..that’s why she wouln’t disclose who the real father is…