I never really let a person get too close to me. Per People, Millan denies that his dog killed Latifah's pet, branding the accusation "a blatant lie. Who are the athletes that plays handball? 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. I felt out of touch with other people on the planet.". Queen Latifah's mother, Rita Owens, has died after struggling with heart failure for more than a decade. 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.. Ahead of the show, BET Awards host Taraji P. Henson raved to PEOPLE about Latifah's ability to do so much in her career, from her talk show and acting to working in several genres of music. If you or someone you know may be the victim of child abuse, please contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or contact their live chat services. "My life was rocked to the core. I'm pretty much the same but trying to be better every day. "I felt like all these great things were happening, but I lost the most important thing to me," she said. Latifah opened up about her mothers struggle with heart failure, which is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood around the body, in a blog for HuffPost two years ago. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Queen Latifah's decades-long work is getting the recognition it deserves. Latifah is one of America's most iconic actresses, starring in major I love pasta A refrigerator full of water and Gatorade? Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. I love Italian food. One of the most prominent female hip-hop artists on the scene for over a decade, Queen Latifah has also made tremendous inroads in movies, television, and artist management, with her management company, Flavor Unit, alongside her business partner Shakim Compere. Of all her roles to date (2008), her personal favorite is Cleopatra Sims from. WebShe 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 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. Speaking with People, Latifah opened up about the difficulties of being a caregiver, but also praised her mom's resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity: "I watched her come through so many things, ups and downs, hospitalizations and bounce back and still maintain this sense of humor, and love and drive and will." Queen Latifah was born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey. "It was probably what saved his life," a detective told the outlet. No ones even close to Cash Money, I dont think. 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. Black is beautiful. Home shapes you. Queen Latifah is mourning the loss of the love of her life after her mother, Rita Owens, died on Wednesday. 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". 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. Beyond Breathless premiered Dec. 5 on A&E. Someone will give them a billion dollars., just acquired by Scooter Brauns HYBE America for $300 million, '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. "I don't care how much or things I have, or Puff has, or Missy has. Paras Griffin/Getty Queen Latifah and her father, Lancelot Owens, Sr. She continued, "I want to thank BET for creating an outlet for beautiful blackness to thrive, to shine. And it just made me think, that's not responsible. Get it together, you know," she told Larry King onCNN. Queen Christina (1933), Prom Queen (2007), Queen Sized (2003), ", "I learned early that I had to work harder than the white kids and harder than the boys,"Queen Latifah told The New York Times. | She previously reported for NBC News Digital, specifically withNBC Asian America, NBCBLK, NBC Latino and NBC Out. In an interview with The Virginian-Pilot, Latifah largely blamed the dissolution of her parents' marriage on Vietnam. She explained that the abuser was known to the family. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Eventually he left the family," she reflected. I'm so extremely moved that I don't even know what to say. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.". I had never heard of scleroderma before. A further statement will be issued at the appropriate time". In 2018, she expressed her joy at enrolling her new furbabies in training programs with Millan. 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. And we have to change that," she said (via BBC). Queen Latifah has long been a champion of women's rights. "It's what I know she would like, it's what I 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. 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. 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. 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. She can also be seen with the key to his motorcycle around her neck. I know she would want to always encourage children to be the best that they can. Queen Latifah Says Racism Is Still Alive and Kicking at VH1 Hip Hop Honors. Earlier this year, the Equalizer star opened up on the PEOPLE Every Day podcast to discuss the ways her parents beloved school teacher Rita Owens, and police tactical officer Lancelot Owens, Sr. raised her to be as strong as she is today, preparing her to become a trailblazer for Black culture. Additionally, as a Black woman, she has faced immense prejudice, but uses her platform as a means to educate and uplift others. ", "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. "He was a big, hard-nosed cop. And sometimes, it got out of control. was a pivotal anthem in addressing domestic violence at a time when such issues were scarcely discussed, particularly within hip-hop. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. ", RELATED VIDEO: Queen Latifah on Finding Strength and Breaking Barriers: I Couldn't Have Imagined My Life Would've Gone This Way. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2008. This is the first sighting of her since the release of videos in which she claimed her family was holding her hostage. While her cousin was able to eventually escape the relationship with help from Latifah's family, Latifah acknowledged that, for many women, escape isn't so easy. Resides in Colts Neck, New Jersey; Rumson, New Jersey; and Beverly Hills, California. There are times you can't really see or even feel how sweet life can be. Despite her pain at the devastating loss, Latifah told Good Housekeeping that her mother remains with her, living on through the values she instilled. Her debut single, "Wrath of My Madness," was released in 1988. Rodriguez was found guilty and sentenced to 18 years for the violent crime he committed with Rashien Fortune, who shot Sean Moon. A role model who takes the responsibility to heart, Latifah has carefully constructed a fine career for herself-one that is constantly moving upward. Eventually, she sought help for her depression and alcohol use, finding comfort in faith. Honestly, Queen Latifah is very much alive and healthy. and blood was coming from his side." We were best friends," she stated. Regarding the latter charge, she told Us Weekly (viaMary Ellen Mark), "Someone like me has got to have protection." She continued, "I want to thank BET for creating an outlet for beautiful blackness to thrive, to Sometimes it just takes a couple more to give them food for thought and they make the decision and then they make it happen.". Life is worth it. "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.'". 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. If my brother and I wanted money in our pockets, we had to get jobs - my first was at Burger King. When I was able to do that, I felt free. As Consequence highlights, her 1993 single "U.N.I.T.Y." Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. "We had just bought a house because I was missing my family from being on the road so much. As Queen Latifah recounted on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," both she and her brother were bullied at school. "I did it a couple times to see if I could," she admitted to The New York Times. Queen Latifah Credits Her Parents for Raising Her Without Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, None "It's about women feeling good about themselves from the inside out. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. According to TMZ, Latifah sought the help of "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan, bringing her 2 pups to his psychology class. 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. as well as other partner offers and accept our. And they're there for me. In a deep depression, she turned to alcohol, though this outlet provided little relief. WebQueen Latifah. Honestly, Queen Latifah is very much alive and healthy. Dana Elaine Owens has won numerous lifetime achievements and Grammy awards. She is a well-respected person, very influential, and a mentor to millions of people worldwide. She has many endorsements and is a celebrity spoke person for Pizza Hut and CoverGirl Cosmetics. She still wears the motorcycle key around her neck. "I can remember specifically doing 'Living Single' and the word came down that we needed to lose weight. Things will flicker.". There were concerns in the international community that Princess Latifa was dead, a claim her family has repeatedly refuted. In 1992, her brother Lancelot Owens Jr. was killed in a motorcycle accident. Celebrate. 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. 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. I am heart broken but know she is at peace.. This was a shock to her and it was a shock to me," she told Good Housekeeping. On her eponymous show, Queen Latifah opened up about a very personal experience with domestic violence. Initially, Rita had to juggle domestic duties whilst working two jobs, but she eventually trained as a high school teacher. I wish every woman would love herself and embrace what she was given naturally. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. Prior to accepting the award, Latifah was honored in a video package by friends including Jada Pinkett Smith and Mary J. Blige before fellow female rappers Rapsody, Monie Love, Lil Kim and MC Lyte paid tribute to Latifah with a medley of "Ladies First" and "U-N-I-T-Y. "I'm not dependent on the world telling me who I am," said the actress. Get it together, you know. Irv Gotti recently gave high praise to Birdman and his legacy. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.". But I realized that as with most things in life, its all about attitude and gratitude.. That's not the right thing to do. Queen Latifah, born Dana Owens, was raised in the projects of New Jersey, and her family struggled to make ends meet. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter.". Queen Latifah and her father, Lancelot Owens, Sr. Paras Griffin/Getty. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Someone who just praised and adored my body constantly. On Feb. 5, fans gathered to watch a historic celebration take center stage at the Grammy Awards. Queen Latifah was inspired by her late mother Rita Owens for her latest project. Opening up on the PEOPLE Every Day podcast, Queen Latifah, born Dana Owens, shares how her parents beloved school teacher Rita Owens, and police tactical officer Lancelot Owens, Sr. raised her and her brother, Lancelot Jr., with equal love and opportunities. There was BET, that allowed us to be in our fullness and to shine. In 2014, he appeared on "The Queen Latifah Show" to discuss doggy matters. Throughout the years, the rapper-turned-actor has endured numerous tragic events. She is a well-respected "I have people who really will go through the fire with me and I'll go through the fire with them and we have.". "It was reckless driving," she stated. Dana Elaine Owens has won numerous lifetime achievements and Grammy awards. 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 According to NPR, 40% of those sent to fight in Vietnam were African-American, and racial discrimination was rife. No ones close to them. "He wasn't there at some points, financially, when we could have used his help," she told The New York Times. 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. | First female rapper to be nominated for an Academy Award. As ABC News highlights, Latifah's music had always been pivotal in challenging misogyny and standing up for Black lives. The star also confessed in her 1999 autobiography, "Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman" that her grief led to substance abuse and depression, both of which she eventually resolved. Was considered for the role of Sharona Fleming in. )'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. "Dana never took no mess always strong-minded, strong-willed, and she could pack a punch," he joked. The actress and musician discussed Wednesday her mothers battle with interstitial lung disease, a group of chronic lung disorders that involves the scarring of lung tissue, on the TODAY show. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. I thought I was crazy. I know things that are broken can be fixed. In an Instagram poston Tuesday, Birdman shared his opinion on why execsdeserve their flowers this year. And what a job she did. "Y'all remember that song, right? The movie also stars Dennis Quaid, Katharine McPhee, Sam Trammell, Christian Convery and Madalen Mills. To make a tragic experience even more painful, Latifah had bought the very bike on which her brother died. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Queen Latifah was extremely close to her mother, Rita. That really turned me around. My best friends who ride or die with me whether my face is on the dirt or I'm flying in the skies they know me. I love you for that.". We bought this big ridiculous jacuzzi and he sat in the jacuzzi fully dressed and it was like, 'Yo, this is actually gonna be fun. "This is a great American tragedy," she told the Spokesman-Review. Listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day for more on 2021 BET Awards. I Love You Mike and I will Always be proud of you. 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. "Everything to me, when it comes to doing these kinds of films, is a homage to my mom," she said. I figured if I wasn't the best rapper, then I shouldn't completely rely on rap. 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.. "Had my first training session for my new babies with @cesarmillan! 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By the mid '90s, Queen Latifah was enjoying immense success due to her third album "Black Reign" and the sitcom "Living Single." Don't miss a beat. Celebrate us so together we stand stronger.". Queen Latifah Credits Her Parents For Raising Her to Be Fearless: They Made Me Aware of My Capabilities. I think it's important to create projects as an actor rather than wait for them. "I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. You always have been. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. Or when they don't want to take you to Harlem. Nobody is. Thank you, my sisters y'all my sisters in the name of rap. We want people to be aware of it to recognize some of the symptoms breathlessness, dry cough and talk to their doctors and make sure its not something theyre dealing with she said. You have to grieve in your own way, and I put my emotions into the music, which is my safe place, my home." 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