Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, is an American singer, rapper, television presenter, record producer, comedian, actress, and businessperson. She was born in Newark, New Jersey and has citizenship in the United States.

Queen Latifah was educated at Irvington High School in New Jersey and Borough of Manhattan Community College. Her music career spans multiple genres, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul music, hip-hop music, gospel music, contemporary R&B, and dance music.

Throughout her career, Queen Latifah has been recognized with numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, American Black Film Festival, BET Awards, Black Reel Awards, Golden Globe Awards, People's Choice Awards, Soul Train, Hollywood Film Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Gracie Awards, Walk of Fame, Elle Women in Hollywood Awards, Essence Black Women in Hollywood, Image Awards, Indie Awards, Primetime Emmy Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Satellite Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and Women Film Critics Circle Awards.

In addition to her accomplishments as a singer and rapper, Queen Latifah is known for her work as a television producer, actor, and film producer. She has been active in both the music and film industries.