Erykah Badu says OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ might not be about her mom: ‘People say it, but I don’t think so’

As the classic OutKast song turns 25, Erykah Badu is revealing her suspicions about who “Ms. Jackson” really is. I’m ...
Stereogum

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 ...
Yahoo

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 ...
Essence

Erykah Badu Reveals How Her Mother Reacted To Outkast's ‘Ms. Jackson'

Erykah Badu’s mama apparently loved Outkast’s hit song “Ms. Jackson,” just as much as the rest of us. During a revealing sit down on the Rap Radar podcast last week, Badu revealed the comical effect ...
Rolling Stone

Everybody Loved OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ — Even Erykah Badu’s Mother

When OutKast dropped “Ms. Jackson” in the fall of 2000, the world was stunned. Nobody had ever heard a hip-hop song that sounded anything like this. But there’s never been anybody like OutKast before.
Complex

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 ...
The Grio

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 ...