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  2. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At age 19, Latifah released her debut album All Hail the Queen (1989), featuring the hit single "Ladies First". Her second album Nature of a Sista' (1991), was produced by Tommy Boy Records.

  3. Oct 21, 2024 · Queen Latifah is an American musician and actress whose success in music in the late 1980s launched a wave of female rappers and helped redefine the traditionally male genre. She later became a notable actress, appearing in such films as Jungle Fever, Living Out Loud, Chicago, and Last Holiday.

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  4. Mar 12, 2020 · Queen Latifah is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and actress, known for her roles in the big-screen adaptation of 'Chicago' and the TV film 'Bessie.'

  5. Queen Latifah, born as Dana Elaine Owens, is an African-American award winning rapper, singer, music producer, entrepreneur and actress. She is one of first female rap artists who caught music industry’s attention. She was the first female rapper to be nominated for the academy awards.

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  6. Actress: Chicago. Often considered hip-hop's first lady, the woman behind the moniker Queen Latifah was born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, in East Orange, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Rita (Bray), a teacher, and Lancelot Owens Sr.

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  7. Jul 2, 2024 · Queen Latifah’s journey to stardom began in high school when she formed a rap group called Ladies Fresh. Her talent quickly caught the attention of Tommy Boy Music, a record label known for its roster of innovative artists.

  8. Nov 19, 2023 · Queen Latifah is a legendary rapper, actress, singer and icon who shattered limitations for women in hip hop and continues to break new ground over 30 years into her trailblazing career. Let‘s take a closer look at the life and achievements of the one and only Queen Latifah.