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Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, singer, model and actress. Latifah’s work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.
Latifah was born and raised in the projects(Ghetto) of Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Rita, a schoolteacher who worked at Irvington High School, and Lancelot Owens, a policeman. Her parents divorced when Latifah was ten. Latifah performed the number “Home” from the musical The Wiz in a high school play. Her stage name, Latifah (لطيفة), meaning “kind” in Arabic, was given to her when she was eight by her cousin. Latifah was raised in the Baptist church, and, while in high school, was a power forward on her basketball team.
She started her career beatboxing for the rap group Ladies Fresh. Latifah was one of the members of the original version of the Flavor Unit, which, at that time, was a crew of MC’s grouped around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. In 1988, DJ Mark the 45 King heard a demo version of Latifah’s single “Princess of the Posse” and gave the demo to Fab Five Freddy, who was the host of Yo! MTV Raps.
Latifah was born and raised in the projects(Ghetto) of Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Rita, a schoolteacher who worked at Irvington High School, and Lancelot Owens, a policeman. Her parents divorced when Latifah was ten. Latifah performed the number “Home” from the musical The Wiz in a high school play. Her stage name, Latifah (لطيفة), meaning “kind” in Arabic, was given to her when she was eight by her cousin. Latifah was raised in the Baptist church, and, while in high school, was a power forward on her basketball team.
She started her career beatboxing for the rap group Ladies Fresh. Latifah was one of the members of the original version of the Flavor Unit, which, at that time, was a crew of MC’s grouped around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. In 1988, DJ Mark the 45 King heard a demo version of Latifah’s single “Princess of the Posse” and gave the demo to Fab Five Freddy, who was the host of Yo! MTV Raps.
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riclawrence wrote:
Fast Car <3
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LikeACarillon wrote:
CUE THE RAIN is insanely well made. She really needs to capitalize on it.
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MrWaagh wrote:
I like Persona =)
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rushmusicFM wrote:
Best track for me: Cue The Rain!
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
She was a badass rapper back in the day...
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rikn17 wrote:
Love her new album!! (-:
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jlegend369 wrote:
I'm starting to love Cue The Rain, it's so catchy [2]
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ultimatedhani wrote:
I'm starting to love Cue The Rain, it's so catchy
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havmaleducado wrote:
A bit disappointed about Persona, i thought it was gonna be a bit more hip hop...but anyway its a good album, i still love La :)
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jlegend369 wrote:
I LOVE THE NEW CD ("PERSONA")!!! THIS IS DEFINITELY A GOOD SOUND FOR THE QUEEN!!!
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kubusff wrote:
Vote for new promo pic! http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Queen+Latifah/+images/34161111
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robertorox26 wrote:
My Couch for next single!
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havmaleducado wrote:
why hasnt it leaked yet??????
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GuilhermeOmena wrote:
cue the rain =D
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youngcc7 wrote:
Fast Car is the JAM. I look forward to this album!
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havmaleducado wrote:
the new song feat Mary J is great!
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Plople wrote:
I like her... she's great :D
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rikn17 wrote:
Her speech at the Staples Center yesterday was wonderful!
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Ogden Theater, Denver CO, United States
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Queen Latifah - Persona Tour
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Antone's, Austin, TX, Austin, United States
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