Queen Latifah on Walk of Fame
Queen Latifah is the first hip-hop star on Walk of Fame.
Rapper turned actress, singer, spokeswoman and producer Queen Latifah became the first hip-hop artist crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"I think the reason I am here is to inspire African-American women who are rappers, full-figured women to know that they can do it too," Latifah, 35, said at the unveiling of the sidewalk's 2,298th star.
Family and friends, including actor Terrence Howard, cheered Latifah on.
Born Dana Owens, Queen Latifah debuted in 1989 with seminal hip-hop album All Hail the Queen. Her third album Black Reign earned her a Grammy award in 1994.
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Rapper turned actress, singer, spokeswoman and producer Queen Latifah became the first hip-hop artist crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"I think the reason I am here is to inspire African-American women who are rappers, full-figured women to know that they can do it too," Latifah, 35, said at the unveiling of the sidewalk's 2,298th star.
Family and friends, including actor Terrence Howard, cheered Latifah on.
Born Dana Owens, Queen Latifah debuted in 1989 with seminal hip-hop album All Hail the Queen. Her third album Black Reign earned her a Grammy award in 1994.
You can read more at Latifah first hip-hop star on Walk of Fame
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