Queen Latifah "I know where I've been" 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert

[@ash-tj5rl]

She doesn't look a day older than hairspray. 💕

[@pendingdeletionduetocopyri4634]

bc she a black queen

[@biaconex]

agree100% with u ash!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

It's only three years between the movie & this performance. I've always thought Queenie was beautiful.

[@nekroncifer9427]

@@pendingdeletionduetocopyri4634 or you know just a queen

[@Tequliah]

lies she looks like a 40 yr old substitute teacher.

[@emz10000]

This is one of the most powerful and important songs to have ever come out of a musical.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Amen! Hairspray brings back memories for me of my early teens. I was 14 when the movie remake was released I saw it on Christmas Eve 2007 and saw the stage version for the first time a month later.

[@takiagilmore2571]

em. ikr

[@Mihoshika]

DEH tops this, imo.

[@DOMFRONT61]

Nath em.

[@debramathews6709]

I agree. It talks of our current struggles and the struggles we have made and trying to keep.

[@curtwall7089]

Queen latifah is a one woman show she can sing rap and act and has acted in theatre movies and tv Can see why she has got a hollywood walk of a fame shes a talented woman

[@thebrew4750]

Like what kills me is that she's mainly a rapper then a singer she's so multi faceted and to sing this live also? She's amazing

[@chaser952]

So so amazing!

[@draquone]

Nope... she is a triple threat... in equal measure

[@shannonking2126]

Such a good actress too.

[@AfricanThinker86]

She's always been a singer. She sung on all her hip hop albums if you go back and listen.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Nearly a decade after she first sang this in Hairspray, Ms. Latifah still has got the vocal chops that Maybelle demands! This powerful song deeply expresses not only the long fight African Americans had for equality but as well as the social issues that we continue to face in American society 5 decades after the Civil Rights Movement. Brava Ms. Latifah

[@thekingofshade_1]

Manuel Orozco Jennifer Hudson Took It To Another Level

[@manuelorozco7760]

Jbreezcapricorn Live I say amen! She gave us the same thrill that moviegoers were given when she sang And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going in Dreamgirls ten years ago. I didn't even have a big problem with the fact that Jennifer was padded to make Maybelle look as big as the character is supposed to be.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Jbreezcapricorn Live I mean was not padded

[@dragonwolf8724]

@@thekingofshade_1 have you heard Lauren Platt's version she was a UK x factor contestant and she sang this for both her audition and her first sing off she may not have gone through the struggles due to her being 16 but she vocally hit notes you wouldn't expect from her it's not like Queen Latifah but it's different you should listen to it btw Queen Latifah was named Correctly

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@thekingofshade_1 I like this version much better. Queen Latifah took it to her own level.

[@bryanwiley5511]

Queen Latifah, she knows her singing range. She knows she is not an Aretha, Whitney, etc. Vocals sound good, I am happy she knows exactly what she can do musically.

[@siegfriedenea]

I agree … she’s grace for that, too

[@michaeltutty1540]

She definitely knows her range and skill. A wonderful musician. Oddly enough, Alex Newell seems not to have limits to his range and skill. That is one beyond belief performance of this song

[@SopranoSistah]

Impeccable delivery.❤

[@PIMPSTREZZ-DNA-FAM]

love this multi talented woman- a legend

[@AngelekaL]

That deserves a standing ovation!!!

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

I LOVE Queen Latifah's vocals on this song. The way she delivers the tone of sorrow and anger behind the lyrics is so beautifully soulful.

[@DisneyFanatic2364]

This song was in my head all day yesterday while we marched on Washington. Your voice is an inspiration to us all, Queen Latifah.

[@lproductions3644]

DisneyFanatic2364 o_o bro is it really u!?

[@lproductions3644]

Woah...

[@EV-pd9re]

SHE STILL HAS IT PEOPLE!!!!! QUEEN LATIFAH STILL HAS IT!!!!

[@MadelynsWorld]

Emilia Vasquez Yess she does! 😁

[@britbrat1132]

She never lost it.

[@JAYYTV_Vids]

E V I mean WHY you think her name is QUEEN? 👸🏾

[@hb-ty8ek]

Love Queen! She's been a mover and a shaker for decades!👏

[@destinywilli20]

Listening to this song on May 31st 2020. If you live in America you know what’s going on right now😞 Y’all stay safe out here wherever you may be💕

[@a.jphoenix6119]

thats exactly why im here

[@amybeavis5834]

That's why I'm here. 😔

[@kaylamirage.]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@seraphim1069]

💛

[@jamiebaby5697]

🖤🖤🖤

[@권예주-o8v]

퀸❤나는 당신 덕분에 직장인 뮤지컬에도 도전하고 무대도 올랐습니다. 헤어스프레이에서 모토마우스 메이벨로요♥바로 당신이 한 역활이에요♥당신덕에 꿈을 꾸고 행복하고 꿈도 작지만 이뤄 봤네요. 감사합니다. 그리고 힘들때 위로가 되는 이 노래를 불러주셔서 감사해요♥사랑합니다♥

[@conceptrha]

I am literally coming back to this after what happened to George Floyd, may he rest in peace, this song shows the power of the black people and the journey they've been through to make a place for themselves in this corrupt world. I just hope that George get justice for the "animalistic" way he left out the world with. #BlackLivesMatter.

[@skip031890]

What a stupid comment.

[@Torez.001]

I don't think you realize that this man was no saint. Did he deserve to die? Absolutely not! But still. The ends with both faulty

[@OpenOceanOnly]

Almost 4 years sober 🖤

[@meghanbernal-murdoch]

Always thought that the racial equality protest scene in 'Hairspray' with this song was so powerful, and at the time I was naive in thinking racism to that extent no longer occurred in this day and age. I was wrong. #justiceforgeorgefloyd

[@christinawatkinsyoutube]

Same! Now it’s just being filmed :(

[@dawngagnon9683]

A lot of us thought that this kind of racism was finally becoming a thing of the past. We were all proven wrong, and it didn't take much for it to come roaring back. I'm still in this fight, after 50 years of advocacy and seeking equality. I feel like all those years of progress were wiped away. I will never understand the fear and hatred some people have for those who are not exactly like them. We still have a lot of work to do. Our diversity is our strength. Love is our power.

[@PhilipJackson03]

I truly believe she gave the best rendition of this song. Darlene love brought power, Jennifer Lewis brought the blues, Jennifer brought the soul. But I believe The Queen brought it all together, I can never not cry when listening to her singing this song. Just absolutely exceeds the musical it came from.

[@moonshinegal4]

Check out Alex Newell’s version either on Glee or live with the Boston Gay Choir.

[@michaeltutty1540]

I was about to say exactly that. The Glee version, with a 200 voice choir of trans men and women, is simply stupendous. Alex uses no vocal tricks, just incredible voice and breath control to put magic in the air. That final A5 is simply out of this world.

[@jasnichole9345]

whos listening and still LOVING this is 2016!!

[@katelynmitchell6240]

me!

[@christianb1209]

moi..!!....me!!

[@Shalyahfearing]

Me!

[@UBF13]

ME!!!

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

Me

[@rosemaryswan406]

The Queen sings all of the genres - Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Gospel, and all the others I missed. Ditto for acting!

[@jepenetus]

she doesn't have to sing higher than C5 to make this beautiful ❤💯

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

CS?

[@gabrieldossantos2031]

@@Michelle-pn9xt c5 is a high note. usually this song is sang high but queen's not tho is beautiful ❤️❤️

[@yaadi876]

didn't know Queen was a singer am really young, damn she sounds good she really did that song justice

[@Chemeleon15]

shen Lee she actually used to be a rapper, then actor, then singer and TV/talk show host

[@kodell4]

she could always sing. I remember seeing her in an awards show sing a song with Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion and she blew them both out of the water.

[@sjertz]

Like kodell4 said, she could always sing. Just cuz she was a rapper doesn't mean she wasn't a singer before that. She grew up around jazz and also was a jazz singer. But before she was a rapper, she sang in church.

[@getitboy83]

She sang on all of her albums. She was never a rapper first. She did both just like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott.

[@jeffcaldwell30]

She was a singer/rapper. She started out doing both.

[@raspberrypiploy771]

Not sure what it is about this lady's voice or this song but it gives me goosebumps and real emotion. Several years ago I was lucky enough to look after her and her friend in first class on a flight from London to the US. She was absolutely delightful, humble and full of thanks when I spoke about this song. She signed a first class menu for me with a lovely message, in our job as crew we were not supposed to ask but she said 'if any one says anything I offered'. Such a beautiful lady with such huge talent and no ego. Will never forget that day

[@micaelaroyo4837]

I absolutely love Queen Latifah. She is the epitome of style, grace, and a positive attitude. She looks amazing and her singing still took my breath away. She's just so awesome

[@yinetmonge9883]

I love how smooth and powerful at the same time her voice is! Such a beautiful and talented Queen ❤

[@rickysnyder2315]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that this song can go with a lot of scenarios such as the lgbt struggle or any fight in general. I believe this song needs to be played to all those who don't think that black lives matter. This should be sung at every rally in support of the African American struggle.

[@aylinvasquez5362]

Ricky Snyder 👏👏👏

[@jeremiahtray5621]

not LGBT tho.

[@JosueLopez-hy6ry]

Jeremiah Tray why not LGBT? There's a lot of black LGBT

[@jeremiahtray5621]

+Josue Lopez it's sex not a race.

[@Yadayadayada95]

Jeremiah Tray but still discrimination. So yes, lgbt too

[@Jolene8]

She has evolved so much and so beautifully! Still love her hip hop "QUEEN" era, but she so much more regal nowadays. Love, love, love her.

[@lucytheliteracylady]

Jolene8 she was exceptionally regal in her earlier hip hop days. Queen Latifah really brought something new and inspiring to the genre. And then she just kept doing more and more diverse work over the years. And so many people know her work even if they didn't listen to her rap music. Queen Latifah is awesome.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

What era? She still does rap/hip hop.

[@cavanreed5700]

Her “Lord knows I know… where I’ve been” has always been my favorite part of any song in the entire movie

[@craigathonian]

This lady really needs to be stepping up her performance game. The world still doesn't know of her singing gifts that are such a rarity ! It takes a real singer, not a studio mutt to be able to really sing LIVE .... and be able to charm the audience with her talent !

[@ricomakari79]

she has such a gentle and smooth voice

[@trojanette8345]

I've always said that her non-rap vocals deserves just as much credit and street cred as, her 'grunge' music. You go girl.....great rendition of this song. I had seen her do a smidge of opera (I think ???) on some show and her voice was absolutely beautiful....just gorgeous set of pipes.

[@shonii119]

She is superwoman, every time I hear her sing this I break down in tears, she is the perfect singer for this song. Her voice is powerful without being screechy or screaming, I just love her.

[@alanday5255]

Pure, soulful and Powerful without any nonsense or crutches.. Just AMAZING>

[@sims2lovealot]

Such a queen, both in voice, character, power and in name. She sounds incredible live! Let's appreciate how far we've come - a black woman would never have been allowed to sing at a world event like this 100 years ago. But let's also remember how much further we have to go. #blacklivesmatter

[@SmokeTherapy420]

Why am I just learning of this song?!?!?! Singggg Queen ❤😢

[@jowaness]

She transforms herself to whatever she pleases and kills it! Can't believe she's the same person as a rapper or actress....

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

I'm gonna need those 3 dislikes to have several seats.

[@Nykk13_GGz]

I was just saying that

[@itzvonte3644]

lol

[@yaadi876]

exactly

[@princeorii7815]

21

[@oenrob98000]

Have a seat yourself

[@mhgim3092]

wow i like this version also. the movie hairspray is my one of the best. this song is very nice

[@ayishabako8213]

MH Gim you should listen to the glee version as well, it's beautiful

[@riseshine7076]

Just Let PEOPLE Sing Together.....It doesn't matter who is singing background.. in today cold cruel world, it is beautiful, to see people sing a positive melody

[@Li-Li71]

Queen Latifah is so talented and this song just sends chills thru me. I can't think of anyone who could have sung it better.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Check out Alex Newell, either the performance on Glee or live with the Boston Gay Men's Chorus. You might change your mind.

[@chrisluzonofficial]

That choir did not do the song justice. But Queen Latifah 😍

[@ladegemini6766]

Christopher Luzon IDK who idea that choir was but #epicfail.. Should have been a choir with some soul some struggle and pain. #sanging

[@Kikikirah]

A Smith I believe it was a lack of melanin 😅

[@aname5102]

Kikikirah that’s low key racist but okay.

[@lashanagreen8627]

They lacked soul

[@lisakaz35]

They seemed understated. I kinda liked that they were not ever in her way.

[@teganlindsay3266]

sends shivers down my spine (i always have loved this song) and goosebumps. i love her voice in Hairspray as well

[@anyasmith5610]

Tegan Lindsay dame Queen Latifa is incredible

[@elizabethhill3606]

Queen Larifah takes my breath away every time she sings. Look up her singing America The Beautiful. Stunning!

[@leslietolson]

There's a light in the darkness Though the night black as my skin There's a light burning bright showing me the way But I know where I've been There's a cry in distance It's a voice that comes from deep within There's a cry asking why I pray the answer's up ahead yeah 'cause I know where I've been There's a road we've been travellin' Lost so many on the way But the riches will be plenty With the price, the price we had to pay There's a dream in the future There's a struggle that we have yet to win And there's pride in my heart 'cause I know where I'm going, yes I do And I know where I've been, yeah There's a road that we must travel There's a promise that we must make Oh the riches will be plenty Oh the dream in the future Oh the struggle we must win Use that pride in our heart To lift us up Lord knows i know Where I've been

[@fraochmataz]

👍👌

[@savannahsymone5600]

LezzLie Green you missed many lyices

[@ccsunnie]

Her voice is like "mighty fine" liqueur - smooth and totally exquisite!

[@Gazman011969]

I absolutely adore Queen Latifa, and when you see performances like this it is not hard to see why. If you ever want to see a 47 year old male well up stick this song on, as it gets me every single time I hear it. Pure Class.

[@권예주-o8v]

역시 퀸❤최고에요❤당신은 나에게 최고의 가수입니다❤

[@mytime4687]

Such a powerful song that takes a lot of vocal control, breathing technique and strong vocals. It is still effective to this day especially with racial issues being an all time high in this time of day and I was so impressed at the fact that even all these years later she still held up and sang this beautifully and it was live on top of that. This is a powerful song that everyone in America needs to listen to, we all need to just look at eachother as human beings and not the color of skin

[@dg-diamondgoldenchannel-in4461]

I know KZbin is sick of me right about now....I have replayed this performance by The Queen Latifah "I Know Where I've Been" over and over for the last four hours straight....Lady...You Better Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaang this song Jersey Girl! Love Love Lovin' This! First time hearing it.. Can't stop playing it...Bravo and Standing Ovation Queen Latifah..The Orchestra, The Pianist, The Saxophonist, The Choir, everything in this performance is perfect...

[@sophiathomas3423]

Wow that blew me away, she is amazing just incredible

[@Nacho-Mamma]

She looks beautiful, and sounds beautiful! I think her performance as Motor Mouth Mabel is the best I've seen & heard. I would love to see Queenie do the Ella Fitzgerald story. Lord knows she has the chops to perform Ella's music. She would be fantastic! And, it's about time that Ella Fitzgerald's life be made into a movie! She deserves it!

[@melody5265]

I cried when I first watched Hairspray because of this song and it's soooo beautiful

[@lillianwilliams5510]

I have this album on cd Wish I had bought two at the time, because I wore it out. It is time for her to produce another album 1-12-2024. 11:59 pm Illinois

[@ladyg0726]

When I heard her "Unity" album dedicated to her late brother, Police Officer Lance Owens, I knew she was a force to be reckoned with. She was way ahead of the current "Times Out" Movement in this work which demanded respect in every caliber. Her portrayal of a lesbian, thug bank robber in "Set It Off" was epic. And we all, hopefully, remember her co-starring role in the hit series, "Living Single" as Khadija James, owner of "Flava Magazine." There is nothing this star 🌟 can not do. (I also liked her jazz album as well.)

[@campo_rojo]

wow what an artist. I cannot believe that queen latifah came presented at the noble awards singing a song that means so much to the equality of human beings. If she is singing in these awards, it is because she is a very well-rounded artist, because in the Nobel Prize, people are rewarded for their contributions to society on issues such as peace and science. these are not vulgar prizes like the grammy or the mtv "awards" that reward decadence and vices. if you have sung on the Nobel Prize it can be affirmed that you are a true artist committed to society.

[@escfranckvalencia]

That choir :( is...OMG :( Queen Latifah perfect 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MichaelPhilipMaunes]

Best singer and actress who sang a popular song from a musical comedy-drama film....

[@refinedreinvention]

One of the most beautiful and inspiring song I’ve heard in my life.

[@stephfahey1101]

Queen Latifah is so talented and beautiful inside and out.

[@vuyisekaluphuzi8249]

holy smokes my queen sings this well aswel? love love this soul

[@chrisgood3463]

She is a multi talented Queen for sure! Love her voice and I am really enjoying her show The Equalizer. 👍

[@heatherkinnan6773]

The Queen is an amazing singer! I LOVE when she does the old standards!

[@Gaiaschosen]

This performance doesn't have enough views for me but, I also just found this because I searched for it ☹️. Her voice & this performance deserves 30X more than this 💖👑. Hairspray & Latifah singing THIS song is iconic & will forevermore be remembered.

[@TheLemonhead18]

Beautiful she is such an amazing performer...👍💓

[@recyclebininfinity4983]

jeez this bring a tear to my eye . . . . incredible performance and existentially beautiful message

[@gretacarter3498]

#ALL LIVES MATTER ! Stop discrimination and racism !!! WE ARE ALL HUMAN and ....... EQUAL !! Everyone should have the same opportunity and be treated fairly and respectfully regardless of race !!!!

[@kenbradley1480]

Where's the super like button, this was absolutely phenomenal, done by one of the greatest singers, of our generation or any other, I could listen to this fine outstanding woman sing all day long!

[@jonhudson5244]

never gets old... always get the feels :-)

[@Joel4500]

I am totally stunned, I've loved and admired this Lady for years and had absolutely no idea that she was such an awesome singer!

[@alicialandaverdy7620]

BLACK LIVES MATTER. This is such a powerful song!!! ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾

[@willdezir7858]

Powerful voice, powerful song, powerful coral, powerful stage. omg it's perfect.

[@KatiedaOne]

OMG she did an awesome job I love this song

[@evaharvey840]

We ALL need to remember, and keep moving forward. Just an old lady here folks. I will always love the Queen, SHE'S intelligent and gorgeous, the whole package, can't beat that! ✨😎🎶✨

[@agnesmungai687]

Lord Jesus Queen Latifah can sing????oooooh my God n she's brilliant at it tooo.weellll gooooo girl.....mwaaaaaah

[@rmharris2001]

Fantastic version of a beautiful and difficult to sing classic. Brava!

[@brooke6224]

We need this beautiful song more than ever right now ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿

[@user-pc3xb4hd8i]

I’m the same age as The Queen. Been a fan my whole life from her early rap days. Talented, funny, ,cool, beautiful. She is absolutely the real deal. A true A-list mega-star.

[@Tinkerbell18645]

She is amazing!

[@ES-gq5jd]

Change "cause just to sit still would be a sin" for "cause just to sit would be OK" and this is my personal anthem for the coronavirus quarantine. Thank you for this awesome piece

[@anthonyjohn3202]

I am gay but this beautiful woman makes my skin make goosebumps every time I hear her voice!!! FABULOUS!!!

[@maleisac4727]

She is beautiful and I missed her voice. Greetings from Africa. That was a huge stage

[@wellingtonre]

Oh God I love this Woman!

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

This is one heavy Song with lots of soul meaning and very very powerful. She sang the hell out of that song. She should’ve gotten a standing ovation 👏🏽 ❤

[@maropap1354]

She slayed that performance! That was amazing!

[@jkbigdd]

I don't how to express how i feel about Queen Latifah. This lady here has such a beautiful soul. I hope in my life time that i get to meet this beautiful soul. It be a honor

[@MaxKhangMusic]

You guys should also listen to Alex Newell's cover... It's outstanding!!!!

[@andrewyankee9614]

The one from glee is amazing and so powerful

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

It is

[@CH33R035]

Alex's version is definitely at the top for me. Now even Jennifer Hudson's doing her own spin on it!!! I can't handle all these amazing vocalsssssssss!

[@ktgbw]

Hudson....Newell....Latifah....thank you.

[@ivo3185]

Have you seen Jennifer's yet? It's on KZbin.

[@jungleforest8220]

Wow she s a good SINGER and actress 👍👍👍👍👍she have TALENT.

[@quentincherry8514]

2019 anyone??? I love the Queen

[@mclovin7046]

2020 I love her too.

[@libbydavis4351]

2020 feb lol

[@ababy501]

she is so so gorgeous and inspiring. i LOVE her. icon.

[@FBIagent22-q1d]

I love her voice, my goodness!

[@Christian-hl7mr]

That Was absolutly beautyful

[@donovanteo1917]

If I didn’t know hairspray existed I would never have believed that this came from a musical

[@ashlanettsanders437]

Such a powerful performance of a monumental song by a phenomenal woman!

[@MsKekeChannel]

Makes as much sense now as it did then.

[@GaryBillions-ze6qq]

Last time i heard Queen Latifah sing was 25yrs ago i loooooooove this woman ❤❤❤

[@haddynough8402]

Love her! She made me laugh so much in the movie Taxi.

[@nethall3949]

My favorite part of Hairspray!!!!!!! Love you Queen Latifah. Beautiful lady, gorgeous voice and definitely one of the best.

[@stefanychadkewicz1674]

Is it possible that this is better than her recording for 2007's Hairspray?

[@jorgeguzmanm99]

Stefany Chadkewicz Alex Newell for Glee season 6

[@richardrochon]

xWiccan 99x de

[@benm6847]

Jorge Guzmán disagree, although i do like that version

[@meepmeep891]

it's more raw

[@Nacho-Mamma]

In all honesty, no! Her performance here is amazing, and she looks beautiful. But, her performance in Hairspray, she put her foot in that! She was the best Motor Mouth Maybelle I have ever seen. And, I've seen about a dozen different productions of Hairspray, both professional & amateur. Even better than Broadway.

[@alexandreleite2541]

Doesn’t she age? Gorgeous as one can be, glowing ❤. Oh yeah, her voice… so powerful as her interpretation is. The actress and the singer blend beautifully. ❤❤

[@tihgger7466]

Perfect example of classy for such an important song!

[@Airamahrog]

Just watched Hairspray for the umpteenth time, and this song is so beautiful... as is Queen Latifah!

[@violetchemistry_]

she deserves to be named Queen

[@wayahsequoia4021]

Queen Latifah is such a multi talented performer. She raps, sings various genre's, she acts, she produces, she does it all. Lover her!