"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 track famously features a reversed and altered sample of "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson. OutKast – M.s Jackson
Erykah Badu later revealed that her mother actually loved the song and even got a "Ms. Jackson" vanity license plate. OutKast – M.s Jackson
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 OutKast – M.s Jackson
