Queen Latifah dishes on sexism in the music industry, R Kelly, and feminism

[@kissyloce6774]

Queen still looks EXACTLY the same 30 yrs later!!!

[@brianamosley2002]

@D'Afrique Rousseau Facts

[@karenc7943]

Yes she does

[@jay-z1369]

So this interview was 30 years ago?? Dang it don't even look that old foreal

[@brianamosley2002]

@@jay-z1369 No this was an recent interview .

[@AI-Consultant]

yah but that chair is hella small for her

[@mochawitch]

Wherever there's a lack of female voices there's a deficit. Period 👍🏾👍🏾

[@littlegothgirl8869]

💯

[@dermotomalley1495]

STFU

[@binka21]

@@danielleadams7220 Do you support Jussie Smollett, even though there's a ton of evidence against him?

[@outlawJosieFox]

Like in the Trump administration for example

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

mochawitch word

[@ald668]

She is a brilliant woman!

[@senthilnathan7886]

Al l

[@marias7599]

Agree

NAH.... JUST ANOTHER BLACK WOMAN BEING USED BY THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY TO "SEEM" WOKE. WAKE THE FK UP.

[@zacharybaylor2447]

Al D that a shemale

[@JBrown-yg2rd]

I love her...she's always been a very professional and straightforward person.

[@amberburbo5743]

God I love her. She’s so chill n her voice is so smoothing. Everything she does is amazing and done with grace.

[@brittany4995]

Queen Latifah is a beautiful black woman. I appreciate her art as an artist myself. She is a motivation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a 90's genius and living legend

[@matthewhoward6956]

Brittany Taylor facts

[@Chosen_FirstLady]

And this ppl...is the Queen!! Still gracious, fierce, bold and RESPECTFUL 30+ yrs later. So glad I grew up in that generation.

[@soniamitchell7373]

Such an intelligent, beautiful woman. This is what A QUEEN looks/sounds like.

[@matthewhoward6956]

Sonia Mitchell facts

[@staceyadams9603]

her voice is so calm and soothing -her ideas are profound & inspiring

[@chriswalker7327]

Latifah is nice has grown into a beautiful woman

[@pamelarandolph2035]

LATIFAH HAS NO ROOM TO JUDGE ANYONE SHE IS LIVING IN ABOMINATION AGAINST GOD WHEN HAS HOMOSEXUALUTY BEEN OKAY WITH GOD.

[@angelicaterry3367]

@@pamelarandolph2035 and yet she seems to live a charmed life. It isn't possible to heal your kind of stupid.

[@angelicaterry3367]

@@dontrustwhiteyevery1 and she has a better life than YOU

[@KCWayne]

kilamanjaro Mountain lol u sound mad

[@nestafan2127]

@@pamelarandolph2035 Let God deal it then.

[@toddmcgill7374]

Such an smart, witty, funny and attractive woman. I am proud of Dana The Queen and what she has done with her life.

[@woolfulrebellion]

Yes ❤️

[@nesiology]

She is aging so gracefully!!!

[@diegogibson3391]

Ain't thats the Truth!💝

[@paulfogartysongs]

Hallelujah

[@duncan3998]

Same with MC Lyte

[@libratude9595]

*I could listen to The Queen speak all day. She has such a lovely disposition. She's so truthful, gracious and classy. Those traits never go out of style.*

[@staceycorriveau7495]

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj do not compare to this true artist and she carries herself as a true Queen.

[@matthewhoward6956]

Stacey Corriveau facts

[@sdsurfgirl60]

She's the Queen. 👑

[@ahayes9945]

@staceycorriveau Say that AGAIN!!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Stacey Corriveau I agree

[@ghostface9776]

But they make better music

[@bevchandran8787]

Great conversation. So glad to see that the Queen is doing well since her mother passed. She is so grounded. Much respect for her.

[@justsayin9095]

I love it. I feel like prior generations gained self-esteem, inspiration to move forward while still being true to self from icons such as Queen Latifah. She never fails to be authentic and provide wisdom.

[@jessiemoreno4845]

She's so beautiful,

[@keyotheseasons]

She is so elegant, eloquent and exquisitely beautiful.

[@nr30199]

I have been down with the Queen since 1989 and I'm still rockin' with her!!

[@adsmith122]

Really great interview by the Queen ...very well thought out and reflected

[@thecraftyannapolitan5453]

@Mike Carter Tell us how you really feel.

[@garfieldharrison510]

She's right about the era. I was a part of that creative force in the Hip Hop Culture, So when she said that the infrastructure sewn well for her to come in. Her sentiments were accurate. I remember back in 1979 being introduced to the two turntables and a mixer from an Caucasian Brother. So the culture was powerful at the time. Latifah is a trailblazer. She's also versatile.

[@amyjkr]

She was a Queen way before anybody else. Paved the way for many others. What an amazing woman.

[@mysteriousc.6718]

“Feeling like you wanna be redeemed... that starts from the inside.” 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@theusersam]

I could listen to her all the time! Smart, eloquent, witty, strong, empathetic, wise, classy and beautiful! Lots of love from Iran & Germany!

[@charleschudabala]

I’m glad I got this FREE LIFE CLASS today! Thank you Queen- set me right again. :)

[@bknightify]

me too

[@katherenewedic8076]

I think she is the most genuine, truely interested, accessible, kind, and humble female public figure in the media. She has not gotten to where she is by selling feel good stuff or gotten high profile jobs because she knows somebody.

[@jeanenebarron4329]

Speak truth Queen. That is so true what she said about R. Kelly. I stop listening to his music a long time ago too

[@JassminaVellucci]

Jeanene Barron Everyone knew about R. Kelly, since the 90s, I remember when I was a teenager, it was a hush thing about him.

[@soulsiss_ch]

You’re the Queen of my teenage time back in the early 90ies! I’m so happy and thankful for this interview - so much to remember. ❤️🎶 .. you’re amazing!!

[@juliavilla8088]

Same here she was the best part of my teenage life. I Love her so much and forever!!

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

All Hail the QUEEN!.... A CLASS BY HER SELF!.🙌🏾🎙

[@kyradudley251]

She will always be Queen of Hip Hop Love you Ms Latifah💜💚💙🎼🎧🎤🎼🎵

[@eaqua56]

“Wherever there’s a lack of female voices, there’s a deficit.” Preach!

[@blackkatt777]

Let's make shirts out of this, and spread the word, instead of some derogatory slogan from a sexist rapper.

[@tonicemona933]

Great interview Queen Latifah has inspired me with my artistry in so many ways ❤️🎼🎤

[@Mstwanii]

Yes keep going boo....me too

[@tonicemona933]

Ms.Twanii twaniiii 😍👋🏾 what you doing on here hahahaha

[@justsophonie]

I didn't think anything could make me love her even more but then I saw this interview. Queen Latifah is a such a legend who truly built her own lane. Everything she said about mental health is spot on too. She makes me so proud to be a Jersey a girl and fellow alum from the same high school. ❤️

[@DeeDeeGso28]

So poised and beautiful. I love Queen, she has always been so down to earth and real....I love the part about "checking in" with yourself or others.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I like Queen Latifah. She was a good rapper and she talked about female and male rappers respecting each other as people in the rap game. I like that she is a feminist. I am too.

[@AEMTRAMP]

Just such a remarkably wonderful and honest interview all around; which reminded me of a different time and way we used to be, which also left me feeling, this is how real adults and professionals conduct themselves!!! Hail to the Queen!!!

[@anitabroswan2728]

Queen Latifah rocks! I always hear the sweetest things about her from service industry workers. This includes make up artists, waitresses, etc., Everyone I know who has had a run-on with her has said she is an absolute doll! I love her mind! So smart! Preach girl!

[@princesa8867]

Queen you look great.l'm proud of all your achievments

[@Lanibluv]

Great interview! Latifah Is an icon and has paved a way for so many, and has been if not the first the first female in entertainment to do what she has done...rapper, actress, singer, stage and do it with such class!

[@chanelfitzgerald]

Always loved Queen Latifah, great interview.

[@traceygrant3386]

Queen Was always kept it real though her music and throughout her career she is a very intelligent woman great actress a woman of strength and integrity.

[@murieloduro1274]

She’s ICONIC. Respect her style and message in her music.

[@darralynnhutson4195]

I so love that she pays homage to the people that came before her. LOVE the Queen.

[@nesiology]

She will be one of my mentors in real life. Mark my words.

[@kat7939]

DT ENT Smh, you need help!

[@ifonlyuknewme7382]

Speak it into existence sis!

[@HersheyKisss]

Do ur thing Queen! We need more female artist with positive messages so (we) the woman in our communities can learn how to respect ourselves alot more

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

Queen is a O.G 😎👌🏿🔥🔥🔥👏🏾

[@Jhade87]

I love Queen. And I really like this interviewer. Sweet and very respectful.

[@chatrianshields7471]

Excellent interview!! Queen Latifah is very smart woman. 👏🏾

[@jahnagarcia3941]

She is amazing. Always a Queen 170 Halsteed. One Love La! Royalty at its finest

[@JonteTheArtist]

The interviewer is very cool, very open, love her humor. She truly connects with Queen Latifah

[@t.w.8174]

The picture of mental and physical health. Queen's evolution has been beautiful.

[@MotherRecords13]

Thank you, Queen! When I saw the tape, I was DONE!!!!

[@karasays01]

Thank you YAHOO for showing the real conversations and using stars with power, but more importantly intellect to make a difference in our own thinking

[@jessiemoreno4845]

That's true she's keeping it real,happy to know that's she's not team Kelly and she stop hearing his music,

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

But don't keep it real about her own business.

[@lesliejackson1507]

@@sunflowerpwr.8821 ...she isn't the one abusing kids

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@lesliejackson1507 you dont know what she does behind close doors until somebody ready to exspose her

[@kimone9314]

Gunnel Gainey truth

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@kimone9314 real shit

[@enchantresse23]

We need more women with her qualities in hip hop again.

[@missdiamond420]

Not just hip hop but all around.

[@yukal.yoshida531]

This interview somehow reminded me that during the investigation on Bill Cosby, some expressed the emotional difficulty we face seeing a public role model for decades charged with abusive crimes. But the truth is, there are still extraordinary people in the public light fighting for the cause they believe in through their work of art, in my opinion serves as true role model for ethics, equality, and beliefs. And Queen Latifah in this interview really represent the real Queen presence in my heart! Rosing from misogynistic music culture, evolving to different platforms carrying the same beliefs on gender and racial quality, ethical values, and giving back to community, now almost 3 decades. I think this is just a much better representation of role model for females or minority background or just everyone in general! And Yes! raising awareness on mental health issue is so important in our society today! You go Queen!

[@myroyalty100]

I've always loved Queen Latifah, can't believe it's been 30 yrs. that I've been following her career, WOW! What an accomplished woman! Much love & respect Queen 💜💛💚

[@karenb4115]

Great interview. Queen Latifah is solid and very talented!

[@angelface14angel]

I agree with everything! She is such a great individual and speaks nothing but the truth. ❤️

[@thusanangunity6454]

"Mental health💓." Love it. Love the whole interview 💕To Queen L🥂

[@cocafaye]

I love Queen so much! Big fan

[@ahayes9945]

"...We need a real lesson in humanity." Only pure royalty can dive that deep so simply and plainly.

[@scrabblemistres]

I want to cry when she said we used to have a lot of R&b stations in NYC and now not so much. Truth and a disgrace!

[@mjg239]

14:44 😅I love the interviewer's slip-up and Queen's response. 🙌🏾

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

Love her! Queen Latifah you are definitely your mothers daughter and it's beautiful. You speaking nothing but facts

[@ayeshafountain245]

What powerful interview! Queen still reigns. What a beautiful mind

[@candyjamaican]

Everytime the camrea zooms out I'm mad at that tiny a$$ chair they have my queen sitting on!! GET BETTER CHAIRS DAMMIT!

[@thecraftyannapolitan5453]

yawdiejin 😂🤣😂

[@crystalclearaswater7198]

Word. That chair way too small. 😂🤣🤣

[@ItzCouurtz]

She need a throne

[@alesiaw7048]

Yes! That’s So True! Our Special Queen Latifah! We Truly Appreciate Your Unique Words Of Encouragement & Support As Well.. Stay Bliss Daily.🌹🌹🥰🥰...

[@shantylightbourne6799]

WOW this was like a breath of fresh air finally a woman that's speaks and I completely agree with everything she's saying not to mention all the good vibes she's sending and such a calm gentle delivery, it's called humbleness and a lot of people fall shot of that these days great interview.

[@tymck9694]

Finally the Queen! I wud luv too hear her spit sme lines!

[@dr.everythingb.alright303]

She's spot on about the rap industry. Very few rappers strive to be unique anymore. In her time there were battle rappers like LL Cool J, and there were party rappers Rob Base, but then there were also the conscious rappers like Public Enemy, and Rakim. They were all equally known. Nowadays, nearly all rappers rap about money, cars, and sex, and if you're not talking about those things there's a good chance people have never heard of you. The only rapper that stands out as unique in my mind today is Kendrick Lamar. No disrespect to anyone else, I just can't think of any other rapper who isn't about the flash, and yet has obtained a heightened level of notoriety.

[@billionaire30xyz36]

This was an awesome interview!! She is such a beautiful, humble, strong, intelligent, insightful, down to Earth sistah!! She hit the nail on the head on so many points. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT DANA OWENS aka QUEEN LATIFAH!!!

[@farahdakak8374]

I love Queen Latifah!

[@sweetpotatoee]

Truly enjoyed this interview....

[@chrisgeorgallis7746]

Hip hop has changed. African american music is awesome. Thankyou.

[@abidelaw0nl314]

She is ahas and always be my IDOL. I’ve loved Queen Latina’s as an artist and person since I heard her rap and watch her movies and Living Single. I hope to meet her one day to tell her in person how as a WOMAN she has paved the way for change and unity in us all especially WOWEN ALL OVER THE WORLD. #TeamQueenLatifah

[@abbie4949]

"Surely I've coholic'd before..." Legendary...why am I surprised ? She is a lyrical genius, diamonds flow from her tongue. 4:30 She was told the same thing I was told by my mother, in my heart I know it's the real, but every once in a while I wish she would have told me to find and marry a rich/wealthy man who will take care of me while I have babies and work part-time or volunteer in something I'm passionate about. 7:43 Yuuup...I told my 5 yr old he can cuss all he wants.......in his room with the door closed. I didn't want to be hypocritical but I told him when he gets older and knows who he can cuss around, and who he CANNOT, or where. I can't stand hearing these kids on the bus cussing.. 12:43 and 12:50 Men....pay special attention to these words. Let's have some living amends. 23:04 1000% and say it again..and then can I get a Amen..Another Gem rolling off her tongue, so simply stated, deeply understood, racism - just like a person, a country is only as sick as its secrets. Just sayin'....

[@richardsalmon2134]

Queen Latifah just told some things most people need to know about what happens on the other side.

[@kejuanlynette8531]

Hello Ms. Latifah 👋🏾 I really enjoyed this interview! And THANK YOU for highlighting the MANY contributions of Black Americans to this country! Are you going to do the Hollywood Unlocked interview with Jason Lee?🙏🏽 I'm looking forward to it. Peace & Blessings

[@don1mega]

I LOVE Queen Latifah!!!!!! Always displaying positivity since DAY-1.

[@dhstorey5]

The Queen for President. Thank you for being a constant in my childhood through adulthood.

[@Hercasl]

Always have respect for the real Queen! ❤ She's been a consistent strong & real woman. Beautiful inside & out, positive, intelligent, artistic, super talented and a superb powerhouse!!! Represent!!!

[@DajuanH.]

Love Queen, an amazing woman with so much wisdom.

[@AnnetteMendoza18]

Now days everyone sounds the same In music 😶

[@KCWayne]

Annette Mendoza thank you!!!! Omg I thought it was only me! And 95% the lyrics make NO SENSE

[@KCWayne]

“I aint got no type, bad bitches is the only thing that i like” BUT HE SAID HE AINT GOT NO TYPE JUST BEFORE! Likeeeeee

[@afrikanqueen2519]

Annette Mendoza not really, because the media plays music that sounds the same. But there are still good music out there but most people won’t even have a chance to listen to them because they are hooked to what they are being offered.

[@lamarrdelmore512]

I love my fellow NJ girl from East Orange

[@blackkatt777]

I'm from NY, originally. So that makes you and Queen my cousins. Hey coz. 🙋🏾‍♀️ I always go hard and back up east coast fam. 💜👑

[@vanityfair001]

Good interview. Q. Latifah/Dana O. is very articulate and and honest. I've always loved her and this just adds to my admiration for her as an artist.

[@crystalblue8182]

It's a shame how women are afraid to just say they are a feminist. As if it is a bad thing...women deserve equality.

[@TYB26]

I love her🤗

[@MirrorModeTV]

Great interview👏👏👏 A woman in the industry exhibiting morals and decency. Integrity is everything. I would love to be a part of her team working on women's health and the housing project.💜

[@mzleelee1983]

10:00 Damn 😂😂😂😂😂 cause it was clear to me , you just messed up my whole catalog.

[@LeonOfficialuk]

Why are people so quick to judge. The documentary- surviving R Kelly would have made sense if it came out after he was convicted but NO! It was done to destroy/slander him and divide the black community.

[@mzleelee1983]

@@LeonOfficialuk Gtfo with that dumbass comment wtf , who judging says like you a predator with that dumb comment.

[@acharich]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@siboxash8932]

Latiiiiiiiiiiiiifffffffaaaaahhhhhh!!!! great interview!

[@LisaGindi]

Queen Latifah is a beautiful person, down to earth , and a funny, talented artist. And, I did to know her home town was in Newark. I hope to meet her one day since I am so taken with the area of Newark as one of my favorite radio stations, WBGO, is located there. I agree with what she said about how important African culture and their intelligence should be respected in America as they have given so much to America. I very much support the community and have a very soft spot in my heart for them, especially, since I worked 20 years with Afro-American kids and kids with color in the inner city-Brooklyn High Schools and a few in South Florida. These are some of the reasons besides how I love people in general, why I am so proud to do paintings and collage reflecting my experience knowing them . Additionally, they have influenced my taste in music and fashion as well as have, on average, accepted me so many times as a teacher, mentor, neighbor, and, or friend, while I, on-goingly learn how very fair and highly, social they are.....and, that we have a strong commonality being such social and outgoing people, as I have learned I am sinceegen though I am a third generation American, I am from a Syrian/Romanian background. And, my ancestors, too, were slaves, so I feel deeply for them.

[@LilGreatWalltv]

Rkelly bit starts at 9:24

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

Thanks.

[@priscillaghartey3239]

Thanks so much 😂💕

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

Mvp comment

[@mirandam910]

😍👌

[@lindagood9841]

I MEET HER AT MY JOB…long time ago and she’s nice and cool!

[@Talldoll1]

Love love love Queen Latifah!

[@royalmickens2443]

Awesome Interview. Soooo proud of the woman she is..Yes, Queen!

[@sweetlikez]

Powerful interview. I love the questions that were asked. She made a great point about mental health, money is the root of evil and people need to not take it as a joke. I'm glad she cleared out the myth about entertainment industry and its companies.

[@sashagomes754]

U.N.I.T.Y She is still the Queen to me...She has maintained such a professionalism and truth. Rap music has really changed and it is not unique anymore. Thanks for sharing.

[@chicmommy610]

Beautiful Lady who has always carried herself with class... she makes me feel proud.

[@sylviasid9902]

Lovely interview. Easy to see why Queen Latifah has survived the industry and stayed relevant.