Erykah Badu has unintentionally occupied the role of culture shifter and influencer for 20-plus years, well before it became a trendy, social media descriptor. Her impact has vibrated throughout music and fashion, and the “Green Eyes” songstress sees it clearly.
“I can hear my influence in music. I can see my influence in style,” explained the four-time Grammy winner, who performs Saturday at the United Center. “I hear my words resonated all over the world. … So yeah, I can see it.”
