Queen Latifah

Before she was known to the world as Queen Latifah, the award-winning hip-hop activist was born Dana Owens. Exposed to the transformative power of hip-hop at the famous Latin Quarter in New York City at a young age, Queen Latifah embarked on a music career that would change a genre of music and inspire millions of listeners. Today, the "Queen" uses her talents as writer, rapper, and actor to serve as a role model for her many loyal subjects.