Queen Latifah
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Queen Latifah is an American Grammy singer and rapper. She appeared on the TV series Living Single, Set it Off, Bringing Down the House and Chicago, where she was nominated for Oscars.
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About
Queen Latifah (Dana Elaine Owens) was born on March 18th, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey. Both her father and brother were cops. At a young age she was influenced by jazz and funk. Latifah pursued her rap career and started sending out tapes to radio stations. At 18 years old, her home made mix tapes became a hit. She signed in with Tommy Boy Records. In 1989, her debut album, All Hail To The Queen, was released.
In 1991, Latifa's sophomore album, Nature Of A Sista, showed the rapper's potential. In 1993, under MoTown Records she released her third album, Black Reign. Latifa not only focused on her music career, she also tried acting. She landed a TV show called Living Single from 1993 to 1998. Latifa also appeared on the films, Jungle Fever (1991) and Juice (1992).
During the debut of her sitcom, Latifa's brother got into an accident and died. She made a scholarship foundation under her brother's name. Before the release of her films Set it Off and Hoodlum, Latifa was arrested for possession of drugs and weapons that was found in her vehicle. She was sentenced guilty and was given a fine.
Latifa started appearing in a number of films and landed herself a talk show called The Queen Latifah Show in 1999. The show kept running for two years. Latifa also wrote an emporwing book titled Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman. In California, Latifa was arrested for driving under the influence. She was given a $300 fine an a 3 year probation. Later that year, She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits was issued. In 2004, Latifa became c0-CEO of Flavor Unit Entertainment. She also released the The Dana Owens Album which was a certified Gold.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1995 | Grammy Award | Best Rap Solo Performance for "U.N.I.T.Y." |
| 1997 | Aretha Franklin Award | Entertainer of the Year |
| 1997 | Black Film Award | Best Actress for Set It Off |
| 2003 | Black Reel | Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress for Chicago (2002) |
| 2003 | BFCA Award | Best Acting Ensemble for Chicago (2002) |
| 2003 | BET Award | Favorite Actress |
| 2003 | Actor Award | Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for Chicago (2002) |
| 2003 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Actress Comedy for Bringing Down the House |
| 2004 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for Bringing Down the House (2003) |
| 2006 | Walk of Fame | Won Star on Walk of Fame at 6915 Hollywood Blvd, near Highland |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1993 | Black Reign | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| 2004 | The Dana Owens Album | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
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| 1989 | Dance For Me | 14 | All Hail The Queen | ||
| 1990 | Come Into My House | 81 | 21 | All Hail The Queen | |
| 1990 | Ladies First | 64 | 5 | All Hail The Queen | |
| 1991 | Fly Girl | 16 | 19 | All Hail The Queen | |
| 1993 | What Cha Gonna Do? | 14 | All Hail The Queen | ||
| 1994 | Black Hand Side | 20 | Black Reign | ||
| 1994 | Just Another Day | 37 | 11 | 54 | Black Reign |
| 1994 | U.N.I.T.Y. | 7 | 2 | 23 | Black Reign |
| 1994 | Weekend Love | 70 | Black Reign | ||
| 1994 | Weekend Love/Black Hand Side | 29 | Black Reign | ||
| 1997 | It's Alright | 76 | Order In The Court | ||
| 1998 | Bananas [Who You Gonna Call?] | 2 | Order In The Court | ||
| 1998 | Paper | 23 | 50 | Order In The Court |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1989 | Dance For Me | Rhino | All Hail The Queen |
| 1990 | Come Into My House | Tommy Boy | All Hail The Queen |
| 1990 | Ladies First | Tommy Boy | All Hail The Queen |
| 1991 | Fly Girl | Tommy Boy | All Hail The Queen |
| 1994 | Black Hand Side | Motown | Black Reign |
| 1994 | Just Another Day | Motown | Black Reign |
| 1994 | U.N.I.T.Y. | Motown | Black Reign |
| 1994 | Weekend Love | Motown | Black Reign |
| 1994 | Weekend Love/Black Hand Side | Motown | Black Reign |
| 1997 | It's Alright | Tommy Boy | Order In The Court |
| 1998 | Paper | Motown | Order In The Court |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He has done voice overs on the Pizza Hut commercials.
- She has quit smoking after she saw The Oprah Winfrey Show the effects of cigarettes.
- She was ranked no.72 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.
- Shw was arrested for carrying a pistol & marijuana.
Reviews
Queen Latifah is one of the most talented artist in the industry. The mix of jazz, soul and her soothing voice makes her album a work of art. Her songs are flawless and multifaceted. --Mimi 09:05, 20 February 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
