I don't have to really be in the 60s. Every time I hail a cab in New York, and they pass me by and pick up the white person, then I get a dose of it. Or when they don't want to take you to Harlem. I grew up with that.

In 2004 Queen Latifah released the soul/jazz standards The Dana Owens Album. Film and television


Early career (1991–2001)
From 1993–1998 Latifah had a starring role on Living Single a Fox sitcom which gained high ratings among black audiences; Queen Latifah also wrote and performed its theme music. She also hosted the 2010 People's Choice Awards.

Her work in music film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award two Screen Actors Guild Awards two Image Awards a Grammy Award six additional Grammy nominations an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.