L'OFFICIEL celebrates the Grammy winner's 52nd birthday by remembering some of her most eye-catching signature hats.

Over two decades ago, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/electric-lady-studio-september-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erykah Badu</a> made a name for herself as the "Queen of Neo Soul." In 1997, she released her&nbsp;debut album Baduzium, which featured her hit songs "On &amp; On" and "Tyrone" and went triple platinum. Since the start of her career, the four-time <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/grammy-nominated-artists-to-know-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grammy</a> winner has changed&nbsp;the landscape of the&nbsp;music industry with her soulful <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/aaliyah-best-style-moments-90s-y2k" target="_blank" rel="noopener">R&amp;B</a> style.
Born in Dallas, Texas, the singer was heavily influenced by southern soul artists as well as <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/new-netflix-documentary-biggie-rapper-the-notorious-big-life-death-career" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'80s hip-hop</a> music. After entering Grambling State University, Badu left in 1993 to pursue her musical passions. The following year, she opened a show for D'Angelo, a prominent neo soul artist in the early '<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-outfits-celebrity-fashion-making-comeback" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90s</a>. Her performance&nbsp;impressed music industry officials in the audience which led to her first record deal at Kedar Entertainment. Five studio albums and two mixtapes later, Badu remains one of the biggest names in R&amp;B, having often been compared to the legendary jazz singer <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/new-movies-tv-shows-february-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Billie Holiday</a>.
However, outside of music, Badu is known for her vivacious style, often topping off her looks with a striking hat. From red carpets to live performances, the singer's headwear has become a signature component of her look, many of which&mdash;from both past and present&mdash;she shares on her Instagram. L'OFFICIEL wishes Badu a happy 52nd birthday by remembering some of her best hat styles throughout her career.

In one of her more casual looks, Badu wears a crisp black bowler hat.

The singer performs in a heightened white chapeau with an raw-edged brim.

Capping off her black gown and violet beauty look, the musician dons a tall black top hat.

Badu keeps it simple on stage with a tall red cap.

In a top hat with a blue band, the artist belts out one of her hits for the audience.

Here, the neo soul artist opts for a more classic black hat to match her all-black ensemble.

The singer rocks a tall red chapeau with a multi-wrapped, striped band around the crown.

The artist is spotted in a maroon cap with a yellow band and green accents on the underbrim over long braided tresses. 

Badu looks focused as she dons a tall brown hat that reads "Badu World Market."

While out with a friend, the Grammy winner rocks a boho-chic look with oversized gold hoops.

Erykah Badu's Best Hat Moments

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