Erykah Badu poses with her daughter Puma, 18, for sensational Vogue cover shoot

Erykah Badu cut an edgy figure as she sported an array of show-stopping outfits for a sensational magazine photoshoot with her daughter Puma.

The American singer, 51, showed off her signature sense of style while posing on a sun-soaked beach as she appeared as Vogue’s March cover star.

She was joined by her daughter Puma, 18, who she shares with rapper The D.O.C., for one gorgeous black-and-white shot as they discussed their relationship.

Puma serves as Erykah’s personal assistant along with her boyfriend Sean but the teen insisted it is a ‘real job’ and says she still has to ‘buckle down’ and work hard.

In one sensational shot, Erykah put on a vibrant display in a rich emerald oversized velvet jacket, which she styled with an extravagant Hailey Desjardins custom hat.

Unique: Erykah Badu cut an edgy figure as she sported an array of show-stopping outfits for a sensational magazine photoshoot with her daughter Puma

She showed off her stunning features with a light dusting of natural make-up and styled her dark tresses loosely cascading down her back.

In another snap, the On & On hitmaker wore a gold fur-lined jacket from her very own brand as she gazed out to sea while soaking up the sun.

Another shot showed her paddling in the shallows in an oversized grey Loewe sweatshirt, which she teamed with black Balenciaga slip-on shoes.

She sported a black pointed Yohji Yamamoto hat and accessorised her statement look with an array of anklets.

For a final black-and-white shot, Erykah sported a distressed white T-shirt and an array of beaded necklaces as she posed with her daughter.

Puma cut a laidback figure in a Banana Republic white T-shirt as she posed with her eyes shut while cuddling up to her mother.

Puma is Erykah’s oldest daughter while she also shares Mars, 14, with Jay Electronica and. Erykah also has a son Seven, 25, with rapper André 3000.

As well as inheriting her mother’s musical talents, Puma has also entered the family business and has worked as Erykah’s personal assistant for just more than a year.

Family: The American singer, 51, was joined by her daughter Puma, 18, who she shares with rapper The D.O.C., for one gorgeous black-and-white shot as they discussed their relationship

Family: The American singer, 51, was joined by her daughter Puma, 18, who she shares with rapper The D.O.C., for one gorgeous black-and-white shot as they discussed their relationship

However, Puma insisted that she still has to work hard in the role, as does her boyfriend Sean, who is also employed as a personal assistant.

She told Vogue: ‘I don’t know how other family workplace dynamics go, but it’s like a real job, and I have to buckle down and do what I need to do or else word is going to get to the CEO and I’m not going to get paid. You know what I mean?’

Meanwhile, Erykah couldn’t help but gush over her daughter, who she described as a ‘very giving person’.

‘Puma is a very giving person,’ she said. ‘I really like the lady she’s becoming.’

Fashionista: She showed off her signature sense of style while posing on a sun-soaked beach as she appeared as Vogue's March cover star

Fashionista: She showed off her signature sense of style while posing on a sun-soaked beach as she appeared as Vogue’s March cover star

Elsewhere, Erykah also spoke about her influences in her timeless music, adding: ‘I feel I’ve poked this hole in the dam. 

‘It’s this little hole and all this water is seeping through. Now all the people who have the same energy are able to experience what I experience.’

Erykah, born Erica Wright, is set to take to the stage once again this year with performances in Dallas, Texas, later in February and at the start of September.

In August 2021, Erykah also notably leaked footage from former President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party.

Stylish: One shot showed her paddling in the shallows in an oversized grey Loewe sweatshirt, which she teamed with black Balenciaga slip-on shoes

Stylish: One shot showed her paddling in the shallows in an oversized grey Loewe sweatshirt, which she teamed with black Balenciaga slip-on shoes

She later apologised for being a ‘terrible guest’ after sharing photographs from Barack’s 60th birthday bash held at Martha’s Vineyard.

‘Mr. And Mrs. Obama, Please forgive me 4 being the ‘terrible guest’ at such a sacred event for your family,’ the Grammy winner later tweeted.

Erykah had been performing with members of her band and managed to convince Obama to get on stage as part of the celebration. 

For the full cover story, go to Vogue.com. Vogue’s March 2023 issue is available on newsstands nationwide on February 21. 

Touring: Erykah (pictured in 2019), born Erica Wright, is set to take to the stage once again this year with performances in Dallas, Texas, later in February and at the start of September

Touring: Erykah (pictured in 2019), born Erica Wright, is set to take to the stage once again this year with performances in Dallas, Texas, later in February and at the start of September

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