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Queen Latifah

Who is Queen Latifah? People say I'm going to be the next Oprah

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Queen Latifah White House Look "When Oprah Winfrey ended her show, people were coming out of the woodwork, offering 20 million, 30 million dollars for me to do a talk show. It was ridiculous money, but I turned it down. To me it's not about the money. It's about the partnership. Between my company and Will and Jada's company I know we can do something really great."

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At around the age of 18, Latifah joined forces with her partner Shakim Compere to form one of the first hip hop management companies, Flavor Unit. This company has been in the life of Naughty by Nature, Terrence Howard, the hip hop duo Outkast, and others. Of the company many successes, one in particular is the 11 gold and platinum awards.

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Queen Latifah's Family We had a record player that was always going with soul and rock. There were all kinds of instruments, bongos, shakers, tambourines, and guitars. My parents divorced when I was eight, but before that they would invite people over and they'd be drumming. I didn't know at the time some of them were the Black Panthers. I just thought it was a good vibe." My mother was so creative and she was really

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Starting with her outbreak album "All Hail The Queen" in 1989, Queen Latifah has gone on to star in many movies including Beauty Shop, Hairspray, and Chicago. In the movie "Set It Off" Queen Latifah didn't win any mainstream awards, but the film set the precedent for many roles to come. If you are curious to know how Latifah became famous and rich, it is, because she has starred in more than 41 films in her lifetime career.

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Queen Latifah says, "I remember the critics smashed my TV series Living Single. But we stuck with it and years later everybody loved the show." It was just one more lesson in trusting her visions and pushing for the win.

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She has a fashion line, but says "A lot of manufactures don't respect the curvaceous woman. They don't respect our dollar or our shape." The Queen Collection actually fulfills her teenage dream.

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Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens explained that The Queen Collection actually fulfills her teenage dream. "This is a young 14 year old, 17 year old, and 22 year old Dana trying to go shopping and actually finding the things she wants to wear.

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From the time I decided to become a rapper and get a record deal and have a management company, there have been doubters, people who never would've tried half the things we did. But we didn't listen, so here we are 20 years later. You believe in yourself and put your mind and your soul into it. I've been around that kind of fearlessness all my life.

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Queen Latifah took over the music scene in 1988 with her first single, "Wrath of My Madness." Two years after the release of her first LP, the Queen dropped her sophomore album, "Nature of a Sister" in 1991, but it was her third studio album "Black Reign" in 1993 that truly put Latifah on the map. While the breakthrough female MC produced seven albums over 20 years it was her, "U.N.I.T.Y" single that kept her in the hearts of million.

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With an estimate worth of $50 million Latifah has taken over the film industry in movies such as: Just Right (2010) Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Bringing Down The House (2003) Chicago (2002) The Bone Collector (1999)

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She was announced as the new face of Covergirl February 2006. At the time of the announcement Latifah said: I stand behind companies I believe in, and I get involved in projects, where I know I can make a positive impact. I had the privilege of working directly with Covergirl Cosmetics to offer women of color a fresh, natural, and confident look with minimal effort. Those are desires I relate to. The new Queen Collection was inspired by me to celebrate the beauty of women of color.

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People say I'm going to be the next Oprah. But I say no, because Oprah is still Oprah. I'll be the next me. I feel like there's always a lane for me as long as I'm true to myself.

The line includes clothing and accessories for women of all sizes, from size 2 to 24. The line ranges in prices from $29.90 to $300.00 and will be sold exclusively through the Home Shopping Network. She stated "She has been offered a lot of deals for clothing lines and actually started one that didn't quite get off the ground, but this is like a full circle moment for me." Bridesmaid Dress Color Schemes, Female Crush, Sack Dress, Style Analysis, 80's Fashion, Universal Standard

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The line includes clothing and accessories for women of all sizes, from size 2 to 24. The line ranges in prices from $29.90 to $300.00 and will be sold exclusively through the Home Shopping Network. She stated "She has been offered a lot of deals for clothing lines and actually started one that didn't quite get off the ground, but this is like a full circle moment for me."

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Television Roles & What's Next She is now working on her talk show that will air September 16, 2013, called "The Queen Latifah Show." She has teamed up with actor Will Smith's company

Queen Latifah

Who is Queen Latifah? People say I'm going to be the next Oprah

17 Pins

11y

My Black Is Beautiful

Celebrity Makeup Looks

Dress For Your Body Type

She has a fashion line, but says "A lot of manufactures don't respect the curvaceous woman. They don't respect our dollar or our shape." The Queen Collection actually fulfills her teenage dream.