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This Photo Of 19-Year-Old Erykah Badu Proves The Singer Has Always Been Flawless

And her daughter Puma (Badu's twin) is all grown up and twirling in circles. 
This Photo Of 19-Year-Old Erykah Badu Proves The Singer Has Always Been Flawless
Michael Kovac
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
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If you’ve ever wondered what Erykah Badu was like before she became the neo-soul singer we know today, this throwback of her at the age of 19 will give you a glimpse at her natural flawlessness.

Hey 19

A photo posted by THE UNICORN (@erykahbadu) on Dec 13, 2016 at 10:52am PST

The 45-year-old has been on a throwback spree recently, sharing a photo of herself at 23 and another from 2001. 

23

A photo posted by THE UNICORN (@erykahbadu) on Dec 11, 2016 at 2:25pm PST

Throw back Thur. 2001

A photo posted by THE UNICORN (@erykahbadu) on Dec 8, 2016 at 12:32pm PST

It seems Badu has always had a very chill, down to earth vibe and a free spirit, which she has passed down to daughter Puma. In a video, Badu’s 12-year-old daughter spins upside down surrounded by paints and canvases.

“Birds born in cages think flying is an illness,” Badu captioned the photo, using a quote from French-Chilean film director and renaissance man Alejandro Jodorowsky.

"Birds born in cages think flying is an illness. " -Jodorowski Puma Eme Ya

A video posted by THE UNICORN (@erykahbadu) on Dec 12, 2016 at 7:38pm PST

Badu is raising one very cool and carefree daughter.

TOPICS:  Erykah Badu