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Biographical Research: Queen Latifah. By: Aaliyah Drake. Introduction. Birth Name: “Dana Elaine Owens” Born on March 18, 1970 Born in Newark, New Jersey Her parents are Rita Bray Owens and Lancelot Owens She is a singer, actress , consultant & advisor and rapper.
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Biographical Research: Queen Latifah By: Aaliyah Drake
Introduction • Birth Name: “Dana Elaine Owens” • Born on March 18, 1970 • Born in Newark, New Jersey • Her parents are Rita Bray Owens and Lancelot Owens • She is a singer, actress, consultant & advisor and rapper. • Attended Borough of Manhattan Community College
Accomplishments • She signed musically with Tommy Boy Records. • She sometimes produces movies. • She was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. • She was the first Hip-Hop artist to get a “Star” on the Hollywood
Interesting Facts • “Latifah” means delicate & sensitive in Arabic • She used to work at Burger King. • She was nicknamed the first lady of Hip-Hop
Obstacles & Challenges • Arrested for several things • She can’t overcome her impatience • Finds it hard to relax • She has a habit of discouragement & anxiety
Cited Sources • Bio True Story. 16 Feb 2012. www.biography.com • IDMb. 2 March 2012. www.imdb.com • Yahoo Movies!. 6 March 2012. movies.yahoo.com