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  2. Often cited as one of the best female rappers, [77] Queen Latifah achieved groundbreaking success [78] in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and became what Pitchfork considered as the "most recognizable female rapper" of the golden era of hip hop. [79]

  3. Sep 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 · Musician and actress Queen Latifah's debut hip-hop album, All Hail to the Queen, sold more than 1 million copies, and the single "U.N.I.T.Y." earned Latifah her first Grammy Award in 1995.

  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.

  6. Jul 2, 2024 · Through her groundbreaking music, powerful lyrics, and multifaceted career, Queen Latifah redefined the role of women in rap and hip-hop, making an indelible mark on the industry and culture.

  7. Queen Latifah. 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.

  8. Rising to Rap Fame with a Feminist Edge. Queen Latifah burst onto the late 80s hip hop scene with a bold, socially conscious voice the industry had never heard before – an assertive Black Muslim woman demanding respect and equality.