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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 65949, member: 636"] Erykah Badu disputed the widespread belief that Outkast's Ms. Jackson references her relationship with Andre 3000. The singer told Popcast on Wednesday that public perception differs from reality regarding the song's subject matter. Badu joked that her mother, Kolleen Gipson, believes the track concerns her and owns merchandise celebrating the connection. The neo-soul artist and Andre 3000 had a son, Seven Sirius Benjamin, in 1997 before separating two years afterward. They maintained professional ties through collaborations on songs such as "Humble Mumble" and "Hello". Badu said artists who entered her life already possessed their creative direction before meeting her. She praised Andre 3000's work in a Drink Champs appearance and called herself among his most devoted admirers outside their family bond. Badu described his artistry as highly inspiring despite her doubts about serving as muse for the Grammy-winning single. [/QUOTE]