Celebrity Friends Reunited: André 3000, Erykah Badu, and Son Soak Up Quality Time

Music lovers were treated to a heartwarming blast from the past when acclaimed rappers André 3000 and Erykah Badu shared a picture-perfect moment with their 23-year-old son, Seven Sirius Benjamin, on Instagram. The charming photograph shows the trio relaxed and happy, with Seven giving a peace sign thumbs up in the background, as André 3000 wraps his arm around a beaming Erykah Badu.

The special occasion is a testament to the enduring friendship between Badu and André 3000, who dated from 1997 and shares their son’s upbringing together, despite their eventual break-up. Over the years, the two musicians have continued to collaborate and remained close friends, as confirmed in a 2020 Rolling Stone interview, in which Badu reflected: “Over these years, we’ve just become closer and closer as friends, as humans, as man, as woman.”

Following a recent stage appearance during André 3000’s current New Blue Sun tour, Badu joined her longtime friend and collaborator for an unforgettable performance, during which they treated audiences to a mystical instrumental improvisation on flute and theremin, respectively. Before the performance, André 3000 introduced Badu with a lighthearted joke, acknowledging they were not under the influence of drugs, or at least not that particular evening.

This heartwarming reunion serves as a poignant reminder of the long-standing bond between two extraordinary musicians and their commitment to maintaining a positive and enduring friendship.