Outkast Вђ“ M.s Jackson 〈Updated | 2026〉
The song is a deeply personal, semi-autobiographical open letter.
It was primarily written by André 3000 as a sincere apology to Kolleen Maria Wright, the mother of his former partner, singer Erykah Badu .
Originally conceived as an acoustic guitar piece, the song evolved into a melodic blend of singing and rapping that was radical for its time. OutKast – M.s Jackson
The track famously features a reversed and altered sample of "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson.
"Ms. Jackson" by is a landmark hip-hop track released in 2000 as the second single from their fourth studio album, Stankonia . The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The Real-Life Inspiration The song is a deeply personal, semi-autobiographical open
André 3000 wrote his verses to address the fallout of his relationship with Badu, asking for her mother's forgiveness for any pain caused during their breakup.
While André’s verses focus on poetic apology and a promise to be present for their son, Seven, Big Boi’s verses are sharper, detailing the frustrations of "baby mama drama," custody battles, and the bitter end of relationships. Production and Sound The track famously features a reversed and altered
The song remains one of OutKast's most popular works, with over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify . It has been sampled by various artists, including DJ Khaled and SZA for their 2019 song "Just Us".
