Outkast Вђ“ M.s Jackson <Confirmed – 2026>

It was primarily written by André 3000 as a sincere apology to Kolleen Maria Wright, the mother of his former partner, singer Erykah Badu .

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". OutKast – M.s Jackson

The track famously features a reversed and altered sample of "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson. It was primarily written by André 3000 as

Directed by F. Gary Gray, the music video is well-known for featuring animals—including dogs, owls, and cats—that nod their heads in rhythm with the song's beat. Legacy and Reaction the mother of his former partner

The song is a deeply personal, semi-autobiographical open letter.