You almost have to step outside yourself and look at you as if you were someone else you really care about and really want to protect. Would you let someone take advantage of that person? Would you let someone use that person you really care about? Or would you speak up for them? If it was someone else you care about, you'd say something. I know you would. Okay, now put yourself back in that body. That person is you. Stand up and tell 'em, "Enough!

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.