"Shakim, I thank you right now for keeping your promise to my mother to always protect me. For the sake of her family, and to honor her brother's legacy, she was able to slowly heal. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ", RELATED: How Queen Latifah Keeps Her Late Mother's Memory Alive: 'She Still Talks to Me'. ", She continued, "I want to thank BET for creating an outlet for beautiful blackness to thrive, to shine. All the kind of frivolous things sort of fall to the side because there's something way more important than all that. Queen Latifah Honors Late Brother's Birthday 30 Years After His Death: 'I Love You to Infinity' Peter Billingsley Honors His 'Kind and Supportive' 'Christmas Story' Mom When we couldn't get played on the radio and other places; we couldn't get our videos played. Queen Latifah Credits Her Parents for Raising Her Without She confessed that she had "never been the same since.". Queen Latifah may have achieved international success as a movie star, rapper, singer, and producer, but sadly her life hasn't been free of tragedy. Last month, a UN spokesperson had said that the UAEhad failed to provide compelling proof that she was still alive. ", she wrote in a Tweet that seems especially chilling in light of the accusations. The actress confirmed her mother's death in a statement to PEOPLE at the time, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Someone who just praised and adored my body constantly. As with many African-Americans, Queen Latifah's father, Lancelot Owens, was conscripted to the Vietnam War. Latifah, born Dana Owens, is known for her multi-hyphenate career, showcasing talents from her music and acting to her philanthropy. [July 1995]. Make sure you shape it back. Cash Money cofounderBirdman says people need toput some respectonthe contributionof CEOs to the culture in light ofthe 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. The princess claimed in the February videos that she was being guarded by police officers, unable to leave her home, and was being held "hostage" by her family. She can also be seen with the key to his motorcycle around her neck. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.". I can't take on the pressure of being perfect. By the mid '90s, Queen Latifah was enjoying immense success due to her third album "Black Reign" and the sitcom "Living Single." "Dana never took no mess always strong-minded, strong-willed, and she could pack a punch," he joked. Life is worth it. The actor shared that her role was"just like being a parent, like some things really don't matter. Thank you for always protecting me and loving me. But I realized that as with most things in life, its all about attitude and gratitude.. In April, Marta Hurtado, a United Nations spokesperson, said that the United Arab Emirates had failed to provide compelling proof that she was still alive. As was sadly common for Vietnam veterans, Lancelot Owens struggled with mental health issues and substance misuse following his experiences in the war. Under her birth name, Dana Owens, Queen Latifah and her longtime personal trainer. Owens, who died in 2018, was a former teacher. After a brief stint as a Burger King employee, she soon found herself making waves in the hip-hop music scene.After working as the human beatbox alongside Ladies Fresh, she was just 18 years old when she broke through in the late 1980s with a style that picked selectively from jazz, reggae, and soul traditions, from beats produced by D.J. We can't live without each other. The lawsuit alleges a "history of extreme violence" from Millan's dog. I love pasta A refrigerator full of water and Gatorade? "That screwed me up for real. Who are the athletes that plays handball? Often considered hip-hop's first lady, the woman behind the moniker Queen Latifah was born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, in East Orange, New Jersey. She said she hopes it will educate people about the illness. Things will flicker.". Take the punch if you have to, hit the canvas and then get up again. ", During Williams' appearance on "The Queen Latifah Show," the host revealed that the pair had been friends since she was 16. In 2021, Queen Latifah was faced with another horrific tragedy when her beloved dog was apparently found "mauled..to death." It's important for people not to make celebrities their source of who they should be in life. Latifah is strong-willed to say the least; despite her tragedies, she has always been able to come out through the darkness and live to tell the tale, inspiring others with stories of resistance and resilience. Although Latifah and Winki remained close to their father, it was Rita who shouldered the responsibility for raising them. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth.". A photo of Princess Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, appears to show that she is alive, according to Sky News. In April, Marta Hurtado, a United Nations WebQueen Latifah has lamented the police brutality which has erupted in America in the past week and has said racism is still alive and kicking.. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. From a young age, Queen Latifah found herself faced with numerous legal troubles. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? The actress confirmed her mother's death in a statement to PEOPLE at the time, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today. "I don't care how much or things I have, or Puff has, or Missy has. "I have people who really will go through the fire with me and I'll go through the fire with them and we have.". condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood around the body. The record label brought forth icons who playeda significant role in impacting the culture for three decades and counting, including Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. "But it is.". "As I was getting out of the car I heard a gunshot, but I didn't panic because we weren't resisting or anything, Latifah recounted, per APNews. In 2014, he appeared on "The Queen Latifah Show" to discuss doggy matters. "Then when I was 18 or 19, I dated somebody who just loved my body down, you know. Sometimes it just takes a couple more to give them food for thought and they make the decision and then they make it happen.". David Haigh, the co-founder of the Free Latifa campaign and Detained International, told the media outlet: "We confirm that there have been several potentially significant and positive developments in the campaign. The men stole Latifah's car. Get the Kleenex ready, because the Queen of Rap has had anything but a royal road to success. as well as other partner offers and accept our. When I got the role of amateur bank robber Cleo Sims in Set It Off, I sat down with my younger siblings and told them, 'Listen, I'm playing a gay character. But beneath that seemingly indefatigable veneer, Latifah has faced horrendous hardships. Latifah's mother died in March 2018 after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade. Queen (2004), River Queen (2005), The Queen of the Damned (2002), Queen Latifah is seen onstage during the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour on Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Michael Kovac / Getty Images for Lifetime file, Queen Latifah talks about documentary Beyond Breathless. "It's what I know she would like, it's what I know. Queen Latifah is a triple threat: a rapper, actor, and television host, she is a multitalented performer who never shies away from speaking her truth. The Grammy-winning rapper, actress, and producer opens Latifahs latest project, Beyond Breathless, a new documentary focused on people affected by interstitial lung disease, features her mother's story. "We tried to handle it on our own. I know she would want to always encourage children to be the best that they can. Queen Christina (1933), Prom Queen (2007), Queen Sized (2003), "He's a man of action," she said. Ranked #72 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll. Born as Dana Elaine Owens in New Jersey, Queen Latifa grew up with great role models. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter.". Wake up. It would also be the first time that Princess Latifa has been seen in public since late 2018, The Guardian said. Queen Latifah has said "racism is still alive and kicking" while speaking at VH1's Hip Hop Honours. Im confused about 50yrs of hip hopwhere they salute legendary artists which is well respeked [sic],the 54-year-old mogul wrote,elaborating on how label heads pushed hip-hop intothe forefront of music and should be honored just as much as artists. Her debut single, "Wrath of My Madness," was released in 1988. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This was a shock to her and it was a shock to me," she told Good Housekeeping. This is the first sighting of her since the release of videos in which she claimed her family was holding her hostage. "Y'all remember that song, right? Latifah's mother died in March 2018 after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade. Queen's first album was their self-titled album, "Queen.". Thereafter, Latifah and her brother were raised by their single mother. The show stars Queen Latifah as former CIA agent Robyn McCall, who helps those who have not had proper justice to get equal. You can't replace a person, especially someone with a big presence like my brother. Latifah plays a hospice nurse, Theresa, who helps Bob towards the end of his life. Latifah had bought him the motorbike herself. ", "There is no way that I could have had the parents that I was born to my father, my mother [who died in 2018], who is still so much in me my family, I love you my siblings. (no children). She was nicknamed Latifah (Arabic for delicate and sensitive) by a cousin while she was in her teens. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth," Latifah said in a statement following her mother's death. and For Queen and Country (1989) are just some movie titles Queen Latifah was inspired by her late mother Rita Owens for her latest project. was a pivotal anthem in addressing domestic violence at a time when such issues were scarcely discussed, particularly within hip-hop. Peace Happy Pride! But, in 1995, things took a devastating turn when Latifah and her friends were the victims of a traumatic carjacking. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldly but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life., She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over. The former Burger King employee maintained her early commitment to answering the misogynist armory of some of her male counterparts and, at the same time, imparted musical good times to all genders. To this night, right now, right here bless everybody and everyone in the audience for all your support. Mark the 45 King. I thought I was crazy. According to MyHeritage, he was 22 at the time and was following in the footsteps of their 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. In 2018, she expressed her joy at enrolling her new furbabies in training programs with Millan. I love you for that.". | "He was a big, hard-nosed cop. I can't represent for all women or all big women or all black women. The guy coming in the room to clean up the floor in the bathroom, by the time she finished out the conversation with him, he was walking taller, feeling more proud and he felt a different sense of hope in his life, she said. "Not just for the Black community, for everybody. "When I was bullied, when my brother was bullied, as kids, we kind of kept it to ourselves," she told DeGeneres. "Thank you for sharing it with so many. You have to grieve in your own way, and I put my emotions into the music, which is my safe place, my home." When I was able to do that, I felt free. When asked how she recovered from the tragic loss, Queen Latifah gave credit to fellow '90s rap icon Heavy D. "God bless him, it was Heavy D Heav had lost a brother," she told WEtv (viaOk!). [email protected], Other Works She toldEntertainment Tonightshe had "been judged" for her body, causing her to frequently think about her weight. Her brother died in a motorcycle accident in 1992. "We had just bought a house because I was missing my family from being on the road so much. According to Matiss, Millan attempted to cover up Latifah's dog's death by urging "his staff to tell Queen Latifah the dog was hit and killed by a car." Latifah has credited her mom for ensuring her children thrived despite the grueling situation. She is a well-respected Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images "My Life" centers around married couple Bob and Gail and what happens to their family when Bob finds out he's been diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer while his wife is pregnant with their first child. speechless characters in the film, so therefore, no voice actor Her name means "delicate and sensitive" in Arabic, but she has often been anything but in her rhymes and the messages she sends out through them. Latifah made sure that her brother's name was remembered by dedicating her 1993 album"Black Reign" to him, as HipHopDX reported. She wrapped up by telling fans how much she appreciates their support of all aspects of her career, before sending a sweet message to her family. Often considered hip-hop's first lady, the woman behind the moniker Queen Latifah was born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, in East Orange, New Jersey. The actor died from an apparentdrug overdose. This is the first sighting of the Dubai princess since videos were released by BBC Panorama of her claiming that she was being held hostage against her will The second child of Lance and Rita Owens, Latifah is best known for her social "Vietnam had a lot to do with that, and he was dealing with a drug problem at that time. Breaking through hip-hop's glass ceiling to become a revered rapper with lyrics centered around gender inequality and racial injustice, Latifah garnered support from the iconic likes of De La Soul, with whom she collabed on her debut album. I am not one to turn down macaroni and cheese, even late at night. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Celebrate. I know she would want to always encourage children to be the best that they can. These are the tragic details about Queen Latifah. "I wasn't living my full life." In a deep depression, she turned to alcohol, though this outlet provided little relief. A photo of Princess Latifa in a Dubai mall suggests that she is alive, Sky News reported. Home shapes you. As the Virginian-Pilot notes, she was not prosecuted for possession of marijuana though she was fined $810 for driving with no license and carrying a loaded weapon. Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors," Volume 264, pages 284-285. Sang "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" with. "Had my first training session for my new babies with @cesarmillan! Stay up to date with what you want to know. If I go outside and try to hail a cab and he passes me for the white woman standing right there, that racism is still alive and kicking. Latifah announced her mother's death on Wednesday in a According to AARP, Latifah first took on caregiver duties in 2004, after her mom fell ill while working as a school teacher. I felt out of touch with other people on the planet.". Reflecting on everything her mother gave her, she told People, "When everything was too heavy for me to bear, I would disappear and call my mother," who shared her "calmness" with Latifah on those calls. Everything to Know About Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Family, From Lil Nas X to Travis Scott: The Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Stage Names, Kanye West Supports His 'Brother' The Game at Los Angeles Concert: 'Our Friendship' Doesn't 'Waver', Lil Nas X Details 'Painful and Strained' History with BET, Says Network Asked If He Worshiped Satan, Queen Latifah 'Practices' Saying No to Jobs Asking Her to Lose Weight in an 'Unhealthy Way', Jack Harlow and Brandy Perform Surprise Live Debut of 'First Class' Remix at BET Awards 2022, Lil Nas X Celebrates His 23rd Birthday with a Special Shoutout to Birthday Twin Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Aniston Honors Her Dad John Aniston as He Earns Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award. ", One of Queen Latifah's closest friends was acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams, famed for his role as Omar Little on "The Wire." You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter.". I Love You Mike and I will Always be proud of you. "Losing my brother, that was a devastating time for me," she revealed. Then, she was paid $50 to have sex with a 40-year-old man when she was just 16. It was, something that affected my mom who was otherwise a totally healthy person, she said. They understood, and when those things inevitably happened in school, they were OK with it. Since her brother didn't live to see her success, Latifah revealed that the loss had left her with a sense of bitterness. Latifah wore that key in every episode of her sitcom "Living Single", and reportedly still keeps it with her today. Sometimes it just takes a couple more to give them food for thought and they make the decision and then they make it happen. According to The New York Times, Latifah was in her BMW with her then-boyfriend and bodyguard, Sean, and her close friend, Lynn, when two armed men approached the vehicle and shot Sean in the stomach, critically wounding him. "My life was rocked to the core. I could have been married years ago, but I had a commitment issue. Queen Latifah in 1993. Vanessa Etienne is an Emerging Content Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. Your classmates might tease you or say negative things about it,' but I'm doing it because I believe I can bring positive attention to the gay African-American community, and I believe that I can do a great job as an actor.' "I don't know if I ever recovered completely. '", "I was supposed to be with him that day on the motorcycle but one of my friends had to move, so we were moving all day," the Grammy Award-winning star continued (via Hot New Hip Hop). In addition to empowering women and giving them a voice through her music, Queen Latifah launched the Queen Collective with Tribeca Film Festival and Proctor & Gamble. I grew up with that. African American Review. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2013. ^ "Queen Latifah's mother, Rita Owens, has died". ABC News. March 22, 2018. ^ "Monitor". Arrested for assaulting a photographer on February 6, 1996. Get it together, you know. Arrested for carrying a loaded handgun and marijuana on February 3, 1996. Latifah doesn't speak about the tragic incident often, but in 2019 she opened up to Angie Martinez on "Untold Stories of Hip Hop" forWEtv. And what a job she did. The Queen (2006), Warrior Queen (2003), Diamond Queen (1953), Honestly, Queen Latifah is very much alive and healthy. The initiative is a program for female, multicultural film directors, who are given support "to tell their stories" through their art. Despite her pain at the devastating loss, Latifah told Good Housekeeping that her mother remains with her, living on through the values she instilled. As Consequence highlights, her 1993 single "U.N.I.T.Y." On her eponymous show, Queen Latifah opened up about a very personal experience with domestic violence. "Twenty-one years ago I wrote the song 'U.N.I.T.Y.' In an interview with The Virginian-Pilot, Latifah largely blamed the dissolution of her parents' marriage on Vietnam. "She's just like my best friend," she sweetly said onCNN's "Larry King Live." That entire second verse of that song was written about my cousin who was in an abusive relationship with her husband." "And I was scared to tell my father, because I'm like, my father's going to kill him, you know, and I'm like, I don't want to do that, but I had to," she revealed. Latifah, whose mother died in 2018 at 69, said her performance was a way to honor her mother, a former schoolteacher. "I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Baby and his brother Slimfounded Cash Money in 1992. and blood was coming from his side." I heard Lynn saying, 'He's hit! "To just know people are there when you need them. On reflection, Latifah told the outlet that she now realized why her dad remained silent upon hearing the news. It affects nearly 6 million in the U.S., including my mom, the entertainer wrote. She is the daughter of Rita (Bray), a teacher, and Lancelot Owens Sr. She came from a police family-both her father and her older brother were cops-which would later influence her rhyming style and life philosophy. )'s Julie Moran in conversation about her movie The Tiger Rising, which follows the story of a young boy who discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home. "She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over," Latifah shared. When Queen Latifah was a child, she was molested by a teenage babysitter. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Tiger Rising is in select theaters now. "Here she was, a victim of a crime in a stressful situation, and she was cool, calm and collected.". As she told The New York Times in an earlier interview, "Any person who can take two kids basically without any support from their father and put them through Catholic school, because she felt they deserved a better education, is doing all right.". ", In 2002, Latifah was arrested for "misdemeanor reckless driving," to which she pleaded no contest and avoided a DUI charge, per MTV. "I felt like all these great things were happening, but I lost the most important thing to me," she said. Queen Latifah's darkest moment came when her beloved brother, police officer Lancelot Owens Jr., died in an off-duty motorcycle accident in 1992. "He wasn't there at some points, financially, when we could have used his help," she told The New York Times. "I never told anybody; I just buried it as deeply as I could and kept people at an arm's distance. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time., Latifah signed off on the statement, writing, Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens daughter.. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. "As a teenager growing up in a working class neighborhood in Newark, I also made some moves I'm not proud of," she revealed. She found time to get a college degree, she became an art teacher, and she I don't think I'll have any problem giving them all the love in the world. "God just pulled my skirt a little bit and said, wake up, girl. Rebel, my love. There are times you can't really see or even feel how sweet life can be. And my brother, my mother and myself were gonna live in it. "With 'U.N.I.T.Y.,' Queen Latifah gave women the courage to speak out about the injustices they endured on a daily basis." Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. "My mother felt terrible. In her book "Put on Your Crown," she described the difficulties she faced as a result of being raised in poverty. Black is beautiful. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Latifah called him "an angel" and shared that others' prayers had helped her through the loss. Subsequently, her dog's death, allegedly at the hands of the very person whose expertise she sought, is particularly tragic. When these gangster rappers praised my work, it drove home the fact that you can make a difference," she reflected. If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 18007997233. containing the word "queen". The movie also stars Dennis Quaid, Katharine McPhee, Sam Trammell, Christian Convery and Madalen Mills. She was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6915 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on January 4, 2006. This is an award that is long overdue for her. The actress spoke to People (The TV Show! I really don't know how to be anyone else, and whenever I try to be anyone else, I fail miserably. The following article includes mentions of child abuse, addiction, and mental health issues. A photo of Princess Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, appears to show that she is alive, according to Sky News.. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. I'm so extremely moved that I don't even know what to say. Follow NBCBLK on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Regarding the latter charge, she told Us Weekly (viaMary Ellen Mark), "Someone like me has got to have protection." "I said, 'We are what women look like, we're not going to lose weight for whoever's idea of what we're supposed to look like.'". She was caught and sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. ", After 14 years of ill health, Queen Latifah's mother died in 2018, aged 69. ", RELATED VIDEO: Queen Latifah on Finding Strength and Breaking Barriers: I Couldn't Have Imagined My Life Would've Gone This Way. It doesn't build my self-esteem, and it doesn't help me grow me at all. Latifah's mother died in March 2018 after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade. WebQueen Latifah. "Money was tight, and I experimented with stuff that could have taken me right down into the gutter if I'd continued with it." It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today, Latifah said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE magazine on Wednesday. Already learning So much!!! I am heartbroken but know she is at peace, she said. That really turned me around. But the image, obtained by Sky News, appears to have been taken at the mall of the Emirates in Dubai at some time during the COVID-19 pandemic, the media outlet said. Queen Latifah has long been a champion of women's rights. A further statement will be issued at the appropriate time". Lancelot Owens Sr worked as a cop, a police tactical officer. Throughout the time she spent taking care of her mother, Latifah said the two learned as much as they could about heart failure to manage her moms symptoms and teach others about the condition. 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