Queen Latifah

American rapper, singer and actress

Born: 18 March 1970
Newark
Country: United States
Active: 1987–
Record labels: Verve Records, A&M Records, Motown, PolyGram, Interscope Records
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Queen Latifah is a jazz musician who plays voice. Queen Latifah was born on 18 March 1970 in Newark. The music is usually filed under jazz, soul and contemporary R&B. Record labels: Verve Records, A&M Records, Motown and PolyGram. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “All Hail the Queen” (1989) to “Persona” (2009). Honours include Candace Award (1992), Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance (1994) and Soul Train Music Award for Sammy Davis, Jr. – Entertainer of the Year (1995).

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. She has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Actor Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Latifah was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 through the musical influence category. 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

All Hail the Queen 1989

Nature of a Sista’ 1991

Black Reign 1993

Queen Latifah and the Original Flavor Unit 1996

Order in the Court 1998

The Dana Owens Album 2004

Trav’lin’ Light 2007

Persona 2009

Awards

1992 Candace Award
1994 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
1995 Soul Train Music Award for Sammy Davis, Jr. – Entertainer of the Year
2002 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
2003 Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2003 Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy
2003 BET Award for Best Actor & Actress
2004 Women Film Critics Circle Awards
2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
2008 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
2011 New Jersey Hall of Fame
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Queen Latifah play?

Queen Latifah is known for playing voice.

When and where was Queen Latifah born?

Queen Latifah was born 18 March 1970 in Newark.

What are Queen Latifah's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include All Hail the Queen (1989), Nature of a Sista’ (1991), Black Reign (1993), Queen Latifah and the Original Flavor Unit (1996) and Order in the Court (1998).

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