Queen Latifah gives hip-hop "a whole lot of credit" for where her legacy stands. Looking back on her emergence in the 1980s - when she introduced her vibrant Afrocentric style and women empowerment anthems to the world - the rap icon tells Popsugar she's grateful the then-budding culture embraced her authenticity. It was "a really cool time in hip-hop," Latifah says, when she and her peers "were able to make music about anything we wanted" and when "being unique and different was actually celebrated."
"We went for it as much as so-called hippies did in the '60s," Latifah recalls of her peer group's trailblazing efforts in hip-hop. "By doing that, it gave us the courageousness to try things, get out there, try to sell it, and go for it." And go for it she did.
"I'm just happy that I had that kind of mom who loved hip-hop."
Latifah,...
"We went for it as much as so-called hippies did in the '60s," Latifah recalls of her peer group's trailblazing efforts in hip-hop. "By doing that, it gave us the courageousness to try things, get out there, try to sell it, and go for it." And go for it she did.
"I'm just happy that I had that kind of mom who loved hip-hop."
Latifah,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Queen Latifah’s mother Rita Owens, 69, died on March 21 after battling with a heart condition for over a decade. Latifah told People she is “heartbroken” but is at ease knowing her mother is “at peace.” She said in her statement, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother Rita […]
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- 3/23/2018
- by Raven Haynes
- Uinterview
Star actress Queen Latifah is sadly mourning the loss of one of the stars of her own life: her mother, Rita Owens. The 48-year-old announced her mom's death yesterday, Wednesday, March 21. "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away," she said in a statement to People. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle but strong, sweet but sassy, worldly but pragmatic, a woman of great faith, and certainly the love of my life." She added, "I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Much love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter." Scroll down for more details on Rita and her famous daughter. How did Queen Latifah's mom die? In her statement, Queen Latifah explained that her mother "struggled with a heart condition for many years...
- 3/22/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- Closer Weekly
Queen Latifah is mourning the loss of her mom. The actress shared news of Rita Owen's death in a statement to E! News on Wednesday, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth." "She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life," Latifah continued. "She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over. I am heart broken but know she is at peace. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time." Owens...
- 3/22/2018
- E! Online
Queen Latifah is saying goodbye to the person she loved the most.
Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, died on Wednesday after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade, she announced in an exclusive statement to People. She was 69.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today,” says Latifah. “Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.
Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, died on Wednesday after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade, she announced in an exclusive statement to People. She was 69.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today,” says Latifah. “Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.
- 3/22/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Queen Latifah's mom has died after a very long battle with a heart condition ... TMZ has learned. Latifah revealed the sad news Wednesday, saying ... "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today ... She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over." The rapper and actress told People in 2015 she would stay at her mom's home in New...
- 3/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Heart failure (Hf) kills thousands of people each year. But, the chronic, progressive condition can be managed if it’s diagnosed and treated early.
Queen Latifah asks American to learn more about heart failure by taking the What the Hf? quiz.
The American Heart Association (Aha), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, is making it easy for people to test their heart failure knowledge while learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of Hf through a new interactive quiz that asks, “What The Hf?”
Video: Take our "What the Hf" Quiz - Message from Queen Latifah
The quiz is the latest addition to the Rise Above Heart Failure initiative, launched in 2015 by the Association. Rise Above Heart Failure is nationally supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
“What the Hf?” is a new, interactive, digital call to action to educate everyone on how...
Queen Latifah asks American to learn more about heart failure by taking the What the Hf? quiz.
The American Heart Association (Aha), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, is making it easy for people to test their heart failure knowledge while learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of Hf through a new interactive quiz that asks, “What The Hf?”
Video: Take our "What the Hf" Quiz - Message from Queen Latifah
The quiz is the latest addition to the Rise Above Heart Failure initiative, launched in 2015 by the Association. Rise Above Heart Failure is nationally supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
“What the Hf?” is a new, interactive, digital call to action to educate everyone on how...
- 10/3/2017
- Look to the Stars
Queen Latifah is sharing the positive side-effects of her mother’s 13-year long battle with heart failure – and why she’s speaking out to help others with the condition.
“I’ve just learned how much you can love a person and just how strong my mother is,” she shares of her mother Rita Owens during a sit-down with People Now. “I’ve come to respect her in ways you can’t even imagine.”
Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. Owens told People in 2015 that proper medication,...
“I’ve just learned how much you can love a person and just how strong my mother is,” she shares of her mother Rita Owens during a sit-down with People Now. “I’ve come to respect her in ways you can’t even imagine.”
Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. Owens told People in 2015 that proper medication,...
- 9/29/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
This Mother's Day VH1 has teamed up with Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit and Jesse Collins Entertainment to shine the spotlight on the most important women in the world - our moms. The one-hour special event, which VH1 says is a first-of-its-kind, is titled “Dear Mama,” and will premiere Sunday, May 8 at 9 Pm Et/Pt with Anthony Anderson (“Blackish”) hosting while also honoring his mother, Doris Bowman. Promising that the special will not be your typical honors show, the event will feature Queen Latifah also honoring her mother Rita Owens, a single mother and former high school teacher in Newark, New Jersey. Trey, Jaden and Willow Smith will also join the mom-fest to honor their mother...
- 4/14/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
It's time to turn the spotlight on the true stars: mothers! In honor of Mother's Day, stars will be honoring their mom's with the VH1 special Dear Mama, People can reveal exclusively. The special will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, who will pay tribute to his mom Doris Hancox. Trey, Jaden and Willow Smith will are on board to honor Jada Pinket-Smith. And Queen Latifah will pay tribute to her mom Rita Owens, a former high school teacher and single mom from New Jersey.The special will be taped May 3 at St. Bart's Church in New York, with additional stars...
- 4/14/2016
- by Aaron Couch
- PEOPLE.com
It's time to turn the spotlight on the true stars: mothers!
In honor of Mother's Day, stars will be honoring their mom's with the VH1 special Dear Mama, People can reveal exclusively. The special will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, who will pay tribute to his mom Doris Bowman.
Trey, Jaden and Willow Smith will are on board to honor Jada Pinket-Smith. And Queen Latifah will pay tribute to her mom Rita Owens, a former high school teacher and single mom from New Jersey.
The special will be taped May 3 at St. Bart's Church in New York, with additional stars...
In honor of Mother's Day, stars will be honoring their mom's with the VH1 special Dear Mama, People can reveal exclusively. The special will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, who will pay tribute to his mom Doris Bowman.
Trey, Jaden and Willow Smith will are on board to honor Jada Pinket-Smith. And Queen Latifah will pay tribute to her mom Rita Owens, a former high school teacher and single mom from New Jersey.
The special will be taped May 3 at St. Bart's Church in New York, with additional stars...
- 4/14/2016
- by Aaron Couch
- People.com - TV Watch
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