When Queen Latifah arrived on the rap scene, she changed everything and paved the way for more female artists to rise to stardom. Now, she continues to shine as an entertainer as well as a voice for ...

At 56, Queen Latifah represents decades of Black feminist magic. Since the late ‘80s, the artist has been the voice of women’s empowerment. Her Grammy-winning single “U.N.I.T.Y.” raised awareness ...

Latifah established herself as a rap star with her 1989 debut album, All Hail the Queen. In this 1999 interview, she talked about giving herself her name, and why she decided to pursue acting. This is ...