Embracing Adventure | Queen Latifah on Street You Grew Up On Season 4

In episode 2 of Street You Grew Up On, Queen Latifah reflects on her upbringing on Halstead Street in East Orange, New Jersey, and how the strong sense of community there shaped her journey. She shares how her childhood experiences, from the people around her to the music that sparked her passion, helped fuel her adventurous spirit and guide her path.
Queen Latifah highlights Vonda's Kitchen, a beloved soul food spot in nearby Newark, New Jersey. Much like the way food brings people together at Vonda's Kitchen, Queen Latifah’s early experiences laid the foundation for her love of music and helped shape the person she became.
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[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

Queen Latifah’s story is a powerful reminder of how community, music, and shared experiences can inspire and shape a meaningful journey.

[@memp9786]

Would’ve loved to watch this to hear it- but the 1st clip starts off with taking something as innocent & clean as a childhood/youth neighborhood street name & making it into something sooo perverse like pornography😳🙄 I really need to pray much harder for you all in Hollyweird- this obsession with filth & perversion is quite sickening- especially when two beautiful, intelligent, well-accomplished middle-aged women are the ones displaying it 🤮🤮. As a younger woman than you both, that intro alone was enough to disappoint me & turn me away from your content as I expected more from each of you- please (I pray sincerely), do better; not for me, but for God who is also watching & for the mercy of your own souls🙏🏽😢❤️ With Love- Newark Native & believer in the Lord Jesus Christ🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MdMasumIslam-zk9cv]

😅😅😅the 88

[@premadasakahawe8358]

A

[@agaddy1231]

My eyes started tearing up when they said “your grandmother took you all the way to the Oscars”. Grandmothers are so special 🥹❤

[@j.chelleriley3000]

U.N.I.T.Y first rap record my Mom allowed us to play! Love Queen Latifah (Dana) ❤❤❤

[@GETOSUPASTAR]

Latifah is such an amazing storyteller. As she described being in the water swimming to that buoy, I felt like I was right there in it with her (& I can’t even swim!😂) I love her so much. Great interview Miss. Kerry! ❤

[@Fluuuv]

Same. She has a way with words.

[@lindaw3437]

Hi Kerry I love watching your show and thank you for having on Queen Latifah!!✨

[@leav4g]

Automatically clicked like. Always for Queen Latifah. ❤❤❤🎉

[@Fluuuv]

Queen is so pleasant to listen to.

[@momi1610]

So happy for this episode! Queen Latifah is one of the all-time greats.

[@MarieClay-n2x]

Good to see Kerry ,she just as beautiful as always.

[@valeriefullilove5198]

Love Queen Latifah...I worked with one of her cousins...He is a character, and like her, very proud of his entire family...big up to Vonda's kitchen!

[@NantashaGoodman-ko3vl]

A real woman and pioneer in the hip hop game. Grew up listening to Queen Latifa.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Queen Latifah omg she’s awesome ❤

[@Backpack16]

I love Queen Latifah. She soo down to earth, and such a true friend. I’m glad I finally got to hear her story, about her neighborhood and how she grew up. She really wanted to talk about her family. She said, Thank you Kerry for doing this.

[@aubriemckoy793]

I admire Queen so much. She’s one of the people I would love to have dinner with.

[@sumdayzzz]

i’ve been waiting for this episode to drop! love queen latifah 🫶🏽🤩

[@dsmarty6395]

🤔first time here. I love this soft and quiet interview style of Kerry Washington. She asks a question. . .then listens to the answer without interrupting. Excellent. I love Queen Latifa. She is my son’s age. . .I also grew up in E.O, just 3 blocks from Halstead Street, on Eppirt Street.

[@M5StAr.2.0]

Me too!

[@s28333]

Definitely hands down one of my favorite episodes!!!! Thank you, Kerry, Simpson Street crew, Queen Latifah and Intuit!

[@carmonfitzgerald9098]

Hello Kerry! Your show is so interesting!! Queen Latifah is super talented and very much humbled!!!!

[@TheWellnessCuess]

They both look amazing ! 💜

[@LeahDarlington]

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A QUEEN

[@oliviawouter8541]

God bless you both. It was a pleasure to hear Queen Latifah’s story ❤❤

[@lisapowell2333]

Really enjoyed this episode love Queen Latifah. She’s so graceful and beautiful and strong. Thank you for letting her speak.

[@chanelhopeful5336]

Absolutely love these 2🥰

[@VWells87]

This was such a special conversation. The stories were so rich. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Queen like this. Such a beautiful story.

[@nancy1952]

Love this podcasy Kerry ir a favorite of mine and Latifah 🥰

[@jacquettafarrar]

Yessss shouting out Vonda’s 👏🏾👏🏾

[@kraftygirlz9177]

Give it to ‘em Queens!

[@M5StAr.2.0]

I’m smiling and routing for her on that buoy! Cheering with her family too!!!! I saw my self there!!!

[@tamarajones8229]

Queen has always been so beautiful. I am so happy to have been born in gen x as I have been able to grow up in a time when rap was just as young as I was and see these rappers evolve to actors and everything else that their talent can take them.

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Two of my favorite women. Great conversation, enjoying this. And as a NJ native.... Vonda's Kitchen is a staple

[@beloncekamz2821]

All hail the Legendary, the Icon, the Equalizer Queen Latifah🥳👑✨💐💐🚀. Thanks Queen Kerry😊❤.

[@valeriefriend7312]

I enjoyed learning about Queen Latifah appreciate her giving back. Love Miss Kerry Washington ❤❤

[@jillianwhite69]

Beautiful interview and learning more about the phenomenal East Orange Jersey girl Dana Owens was touching. ❤

[@andreecija7885]

I love your show Kerry ❤️😘

[@ashleytucker9472]

Love the Queen and Kerry too! I really enjoyed this episode! Kerry is a great interviewer!

[@NellieKAdaba]

They are also my favourite people.

[@Keeng_Aman_Duh]

This interview was Profesional! Luv it!!❤

[@hannahdesilva4849]

Not one Queen but two!! Thanks for another great episode ❤

[@genevareed2087]

Kerry this is awesome! I love me some you since way before Scandal! Queen Latifah hats off beautiful one! I have followed you in all your projects since before Set It Off! Proud of you two ladies! Im excited!

[@ebfisher4942]

Ms. Kerry, you got a new subscriber girl!!!! Awesome Interview!!

[@kristycouncil3713]

❤❤❤❤I love Queen Latifah one of my favorite movies is Just Wight she’s so dope!

[@thicknessjolly6761]

This was an awesome interview! Love me some Queen!

[@MarshaSneadWilliams]

I love this! Queen I remember you and your mom❤

[@ChiChing777]

2 of my favorites!!!!

[@misunderstoodkj]

We love you, Kerry!

[@boldencheryl4185]

Cool !!! Nork my hometown You 2 are so wonderful!!!! Merci

[@topazp.2721]

Love this interview ❤

[@Firegirlable]

I was hoping you would have THE Queen Latifah on here. Thank you

[@adaliantsiki]

Great Queen Latifah 🤍

[@nr30199]

Queen forever my girl❤

[@keenamarsette8827]

sue simmons said WTF on the air lol!!!!!!

[@deborahrogers5722]

Wow what a privilege two beautiful Actresses Queen Latifah plus Kerry Washington. Have a big Smile strong Black Empowering Women. Congratulations 🎉on all your Achievements. ❤Thanks So Much SO Amazing Simply Beautiful!!!

[@kindredkey]

Loved this! Learned some wonderful things about Queen in this talk

[@nicolehunter5927]

Yes SUE SIMMONS NEWS 4 New York. We all watched! I’m from the BX.

[@nyya0509]

20:12 Nork!!!! Yes

[@adrina911]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mgbuy7197]

Queen Latifah is the La La La from Halsted! "Black Reign 1993"

[@nyya0509]

Before I start watching. . .legends are from Jersey!

[@tboss3276]

Jesus loves you!😊❤

[@jalenemakayah4477]

THE LOVE I HAVE FOR YOU IS INDESCRIBABLE

[@lisaperry9432]

Wishing you all the best in your endeavors ❤ but I'm so exhausted from celebrities doing Utube, I feel y'all have accomplished fame and just allow those who haven't been able to gain that platform have a good chance at it, but with all these celebrities now starting podcast it's more difficult to get it off the ground,no disrespect to anyone! Blessings to all ❤

[@francineje3270]

What exit? Exit 142 Bloomfield Ave. lol memories...

[@marcuswhite-rg5lj]

Lucky 20th st😊

[@Ali-in8xi]

First pet/Street lived on.... B.J. Willis.

[@MR.FRENCH0]

Get me out of here 🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣

[@HisgGalore]

Here

[@ingavaughn9363]

God is the only way to heaven

[@ingavaughn9363]

Miss Kerry Washington and queen Latifah if your not saved get saved now before its too late except Jesus christ in your heart today before it too late god is the only way to heaven please read the James King version Bible repent for your sins and ask Jesus to come into your heart today to be your personal lord and saviour its the only way to heaven God gave us a free will to choose heaven or hell blessing or cursing the devil or God you two know right and wrong choose you this day whom you will serve the devil or God its your choice

[@nancy1952]

Podcast and ur🙄

[@shamrocklotus7245]

Pisces and I was also inspired by Sue Simmons back in the day.🩵

[@ramire7heavenz252]

Halstead!! 🧱❤️‍🔥🖤💚⚡️🧱. The barber shop was called Modern Era I believe

[@vendettababy]

❤❤❤