If there are kids who want to follow in my footsteps, I'd say that my shoes are too big for them to fill! But their shoe size is just perfect. Queen Latifah bigfillfollow Change image and share on social
I learned early that I had to work harder than the white kids and harder than the boys. Queen Latifah boyearlyhard Change image and share on social
I feel like I've set the example for loving your body no matter what size it is, but I also can set the example for being healthy as well. Queen Latifah bodyfeelhave Change image and share on social
There were musicians that influenced me, but they weren't all women. Teena Marie was a big influence because she wrote and produced her own music, which let me know that women could write and produce their own music, which was an empowering moment for me. Queen Latifah bigempowerinfluence share on social
I'm probably proudest of being able to lift a lot of us out of the 'hood. That's the biggest thing, that I've been able to employ a lot of people and give them opportunities. Queen Latifah bigemploygive Change image and share on social
Hip-hop definitely taught me a lot. Having to create your own identity and become known and respected in a male-dominated field - it requires some guts. There are times you have to be strong, and times when you have to stand alone for what you believe in. Queen Latifah createdominatefield share on social
I am not one to turn down macaroni and cheese, even late at night. I love Italian food. I love pasta... A refrigerator full of water and Gatorade? Honey, that's just not gonna happen. Queen Latifah cheesefoodfull Change image and share on social
There was always music in our home. My mom and my dad loved music. I remember when we were kids we would have these great parties at the house with congas and bongos and African drums, and it was amazing. It wasn't until years later that I found out that they were actually Black Panther meetings. Queen Latifah africanamazeblack share on social
I enjoy going to work and having a good time. It's tough when you got to work with people who just are in a bad mood all the damn time. Queen Latifah baddamnenjoy Change image and share on social
I do feel like I have a direct connection with God for some reason; always have since I was a little kid - I would talk to God, talk to the sky. Queen Latifah connectiondirectfeel Change image and share on social