André 3000, Erykah Badu, and Son Seven Pose For Family Photo
André 3000, Erykah Badu, and their son, Seven, are all smiles in a newly shared family photo. Uploaded to Instagram by Elliott Wilson, the picture finds the trio enjoying quality time together. In the image, André 3000 wraps his arm around Erykah Badu as Seven poses on a table in the back, holding up the peace sign for the camera.
The two musicians dated in 1997 and their romance resulted in the birth of their son, full name Seven Sirius Benjamin. Although they eventually broke up, the artists have remained friends and collaborators throughout the years.
“Over these years, we’ve just become closer and closer as friends, as humans, as man, as woman,” explained the Mama’s Gun performer in a 2020 interview with Summer Walker for Rolling Stone. “Over these years, we’ve just become closer and closer as friends, as humans, as man, as woman.”
The heartwarming photo comes after the Outkast rhymer introduced Badu to the stage last weekend (Sept. 21) on the Dallas stop of his current New Blue Sun tour. According to the Dallas Observer, he referred to Badu as “family” as she entered the Winspear Opera House.
“I promise we [are] not on drugs,” laughed the flutist when introducing Badu. “Well…at least not tonight.”
Together, the duo performed a “mystical instrumental improvisation, with André on flute and Badu on theremin,” according toStereogum. Watch a clip of the performance below.
