When did Erykah Badu go vegan? A timeline of her plant-based journey
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2016 interview with *People* magazine, Erykah Badu stated that she started eating like a vegan in 1997. Her dietary evolution began much earlier, during her high school years, making her a trailblazer in the intersection of health, wellness, and music.