Queen Latifah Talks Grammys, The Equalizer and Audible's Unity in the Community (Extended)

Queen Latifah reflects on the early days of her music career before chatting about her Audible original, Unity in the Community, and the return of her show The Equalizer.
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Queen Latifah Talks Grammys, The Equalizer and Audible's Unity in the Community (Extended)
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[@JetWarrior]

U.N.I.T.Y. is still such a phenomenal song. TIMELESS! And Queen Latifah is a generational talent.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@colleenscott7769]

I genuinely love Queen 👸🏽 Latifah! She's so great in everything she does.

[@shawndellucci9461]

She said it best she became great because of the people she had as early stages of her career.. She just was blessed with amazing people who got into her life that guided her into who she is now... I hope that made sense and came out right

[@cynthia9041]

💯%FACT'S!!!! . .🤷🏽‍♀️

[@unattainblegirl]

Me & U both!

[@abigailandino6251]

She oozes positive energy. What a power house. ❤

[@MrS98VAC]

I get that nostalgic 90's feeling just looking and listening to her.

[@Fluuuv]

Same

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

YEEEESSSSS

[@SmoothCrmnl80]

Cuz we are Living Single..ooh in a 90s kinda world I'm glad I got my girls!

[@TMADstudio]

This women does NOT age ❤

[@javiruiz8365]

Lots of Botox and money!!

[@r.m.90]

@@javiruiz8365 What's it like being a man and hating on woman? Very sassy.

[@shahartley]

@@javiruiz8365 No, it's called black don't crack.

[@lashondajohnson-bey40]

@@javiruiz8365 You troll on EVERYTHING. Get a life.

[@moniwilderness1936]

Yeah, that woman's face has support. Chill

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Gotta love queen Latifah, not only a phenomenal rapper ,and singer ,but a gifted actress respect!👸🏽❤

[@LindaC616]

And an amazing person!

[@sandrawilliams5647]

U.N.I.T.Y. The Queen Queen Latifah Ladies First yes I’m happy she’s doing so Amazing

[@yankeeladee02]

You’re a Hip Hop legend yourself, Queen 👸🏾✨💛✨

[@msmith2646]

Got to love and respect Queen Latifah.

[@javiruiz8365]

My lesbian queen!!! 🌈

[@exodia6579]

I love them in Taxi. I wonder if they still talked since the movie and share moments about it nowadays.

[@agrammie5668]

Me too🧨🔥

[@chriswilliams1024]

They both funny in Taxi especially Jimmy Fallon.

[@javiruiz8365]

Oh crap!! I forgot about that crappy movie

[@jan-aiflix2722]

@@javiruiz8365 Sir, you have commented multiple times to say negative things. You are wasting energy and time. Please take a seat…

[@iadiramorales68]

I was dancing in my bed, I had to rewatch it again, and again, I just couldn’t have enough. I missed her performing, man Queen you took me back and you are one of a kind ❤❤❤❤

[@guardthegoat5925]

Love me some Queen Latifah FORRRR LIFEEEEE

[@jamespittman]

I like Queen Latifah she is a great actress.😍

[@brainbox1949]

Queen latifah. you are looking good i appreciate everything you've done for the music and movie industry ..i love you.

[@Fluuuv]

Gorgeous lady. Love her friendship with Jimmy.

[@GiGi-lg1dl]

I 💜Dana/Queen Latifah. Love just listening and watching her talk

[@sciencetingss]

She's so passionate about hip-hop, it exudes from her

[@javiruiz8365]

She is more known as an actress!! I dunno any of her songs

[@robinvolpi]

​@@javiruiz8365 You don't know any of her songs and you like Hip Hop? She's a pioneer in Hip Hop, having some of THEE MOST iconic songs in the genre.

[@javiruiz8365]

@@robinvolpi she is more known as an actress!!! Should I repeat myself for the slow

[@robinvolpi]

@@javiruiz8365 In YOUR neck-of-woods?? LOL Amongst YOUR peers?? because the vast majority, wherever I'VE been, absolutely know both her music AND acting. Anything else, Paco?

[@chickennuggets5180]

Did a whole project and speech on the Queen last semester. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynda6585]

Queen Latifah..a very reigning queen.😎..show your scepter👊...... Love your show the Equalizer..you're strong yet soft..a mother, loves your aunt...gatherer of friends😀....love your movies..have liked then ALL!!.😘 Now your records....." There has been none like you" Thank you!👏👏👏👏👏

[@ZEREEUSLY]

I pray for Queen Latifah, may she always be tremendously successful.

[@ClancyNacht]

It's felt like forever waiting for The Equalizer to pick back up! I love that show

[@ladykat16]

Ikr…..one of my fav shows

[@Pedroepacas]

none of the new female rappers who get praised daily can touch Queen Latifah

[@sharonshin4574]

Queen Latifah is so classy. I’ve always liked her. Awesome interview!!

[@staciehorton8149]

I loveeeeee the Equalizer. Keep it going. I get highly upset when it does not come on. Thank youuuuuu Queen.

[@adrianepringle9081]

It’s about time!!! I love the Equalizer…

[@themountain59]

She truly is THE queen🤘

[@fernandacanche2200]

I love you Queen thank you for being a legend and a representative icon of women💞

[@josephadiaz8343]

I love love love Ms Queen, she's beautiful and very talented ❤️❤️❤️😊✌️😎

[@kathleenbowman852]

I have so much love and respect for Queen Latifah.

[@LatinaStarling]

I just love Queen Latifah ❤

[@jmfia2391]

I had a crush on Queen Latifah back in the day, she still looks good.🥰😍

[@javiruiz8365]

She was not interested in boys l!!! Lol

[@Awillii]

@@javiruiz8365 what does that have to do with the comment. Nothing. Grow up.

[@prudenciaruaza9472]

Wow Queen Latifah 🎉🎉📣📣💖💖🎊🎊✔️✔️🥂🥂

[@barbaracanterbury8533]

I miss the Equalizer! Love you Queen!

[@PJEC]

Queen looks amazing wow

[@xphilli]

She is a global treasure that keeps on giving!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her!

[@wwedivas2011]

Yes the legend Queen Latifah, holla...

[@hughdonaldson]

I would like to see Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon in another film. It doesn't have to be a Taxi sequel, as long as they are together

[@sahej6939]

They are a fun non-couple buddy couple!!!!

[@atlpeach6852]

Queen is one of my favorite human beings in the world! 😊❤❤

[@jedihljones8574]

Ive loved that gorgeous Queen since a kid! An angel. The female Makaveli right there always humanitarian at their cores. Love to him forever 🌬💕 "Taxi" " Bringing Down the House" favs forever ❤️

[@sassysweet1750]

Love her 💖

[@cheryltaggart7838]

Great voice. Good actor

[@tolovly14]

Love... Queen Latifah 👸🏽 ❤️❤️❤️

[@gigitrinidad921]

She always brightens everyone’s day with her presence and skills! 🫶👏👏👏🥳👍🏆

[@sahej6939]

Queen Latifah is the Queen!!! #1 rapper and actress OG!!!

[@jai0204]

Love her

[@biddybop8515]

All hail the queen 🧡

[@adventurouspeach9043]

WE ❤💚🖤U LATIFAH..God bless you, granny's celebration HipHop 50th was everything..Growing up HH in 70-80s was thee best .They did HipHop right and people who dont know now THEY know..

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

WHOOOOOOO else is cheesing through THISSSSSSS WHOLE interview

[@olliemoto253]

She's just a cool kat!

[@austinowen7819]

She definitely the Queen, love everything she does. Powerhouse icon legit...

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

Always!!!!! My Queen👑 of Rap/Hip Hop...The Equalizer NEVER missed one episode!!!💓💓

[@bentmch1]

This woman is Power she really is a Queen in all aspects of her life she is motivating. Thank you Queennnnn

[@djosfr]

Dear Community, Jimmy Fallon (and team) AND for sure GREAT Queen Latifah, I am pleased I could see your show here. I don't remember of all these hip hop bands like you, but rap took over for sure, which has to change for hip hop back again. The usual use case, someone's watching TV and telling himself, ho yes ! I want that Queen Latifah Audible Original on my phone ! I don't know if it's free for culture and I have three credits, so all should be good. However, the usual use case comes over and tells you : neh... it's not for now, that you can synchronise your NBC TV with your phone. Really love Queen Latifah but know nothing about the equalizer show appart a bit from sound editing. Also, I have to say I could not watch Muse band last week end on the replay on french TV : I lost the golf game, what a mess... Cheers team !

[@TradeWynn65]

I enjoyed❤ your performance at the Grammys! ❤

[@miahleslie6183]

Speakkkkkkk.....Rap was not on tv for the awards....Speak...Artist working together....❤️❤️☝️❤️

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

ALL HAILE THE QUEEN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nr30199]

Forever my girl Queen ♥️♥️♥️

[@kathleenosborne6931]

Thank God. One more week!🙌🙌🙌

[@andreahornok]

She is the Best .☺

[@moelangi3778]

I LOVE HERRRRR

[@betchpuddin4545]

They act like they weren’t in TAXI together. 🥹

[@starman2089]

I was waiting for one of them to bring it up 😭

[@valeriapelayo9269]

Frrr!!!!

[@Nisha_ASMR]

Exactly!!.. I Luv That Movie 🎥🍿

[@bigguy906]

they prolly fed up bring it up😂

[@siobhanclairissadurham-kam6028]

Right!!!

[@rachelherrera5867]

I love her so much!!!!! ❤

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

I know Queen Latifah has a lot on her plate but I would LOVE ❤️ her to come out with another jazz album….. Her version is “Lush life” still mesmerizes me to this day - what a gorgeous voice she has 🌹💯

[@sonjahenderson5118]

Amebmn! She has an awesome voice that many are sleeping on!

[@janicewatson7574]

I’M SO EXCITED 🤩🔥🙌🏽 Queen Latifah is Amazing!!! Talented & Gifted! That’s why she prospers in whatever she does! Rapper/Singer/Actor/Cover Girl ❤A True Renaissance Womyn!

[@shawndreahill9281]

She’s the QUEEN but so down to earth🤍 her hair is also always on point👌🏾😂

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Fallon queen Latifah ice age dawn of the dinosaurs talks Grammy the equalizer awesomeness job interview

[@Bodaknae]

I love this woman with all my heart 💝💝

[@BEAUTIINBRAVERY]

Queen Latifah is THAT GIRL❤️🔥🔥. Her hair has been ON POINT since the 90s

[@sandraberriot6133]

0:18 elle a une énergie positive . C'est vraiment une centrale électrique j'aime vraiment Queen latifah elle est tellement adorable et tellement géniale dans vraiment tout ce qu 'elle fait elle est exceptionnelle

[@Geemoneybabyy42]

This is priceless!! Comes to show where we are in this life time. #wearenotthesame

[@danielmoura87]

Beautiful

[@ericpurnomo8173]

Been in love to her since 90's...

[@plumafina]

I love her too.

[@MIXPRO68]

she is a queen for real-love ehr vibe-god bless her always-queen latifah is just dope!!!

[@JohnnyC10071959]

love love love the Queen

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Incredible

[@E32DJ-Baby]

Shot out to Queen and the people who helped her career ✌️🎤

[@carolallen77]

The Queen is in the house!❤

[@rosalindaarons6657]

Thank goodness The Equalizer is back, I was deeply crushed by the thought that it was over.

[@briaunahead]

I love Queen Latifah she’s so talented

[@stephanieakridge1723]

God bless 🙌 🙏 beautiful, brilliant and blessed, she's getting better ❤️

[@LuQuan-Jackson]

💜💜💜💜

[@Einstein4203]

I love their movie "Taxy"

[@MiltV121]

Queen L. 💖

[@ohn5522]

Queen❤

[@painful1978]

Precious

[@vibiify]

queen will always be the big sister in my head..i love her

[@DJDDT]

Man, I love her.

[@lisalagirl4700]

Loving the Equalizer....

[@theg.o.a.t336]

Unity❤

[@pinkylove5108]

Just seeing them too together makes me think about that move they did together taxi that was a funny movie queen Latifah is most definitely my favorite actress always has been from the music she makes to the days of living singles she's always been one of the best entertainers.

[@kitnand5255]

This is a QUEEN!

[@rodneybundy2878]

Queen Ling way Out.... Your first Show I Remember is the Apollo Theater, Wednesday Night Guest Appearance Shoed Up with Family. Your Mother was there She was such a Classy Lady... When there was a mix up in Seating Booths " True Queen" .🙏Stay💪🙌

[@kevincollins8620]

The stars from Taxi are reunited again. Cool to see em hanging still

[@tclarke2277]

Beautiful..just love Queen Latifah

[@Ice_cream986]

This video was posted 15 MINUTES AGO AND IT ALREADY HAS 21 COMMENTS??!????!!!!

[@starman2089]

There are 8 billion people on this planet and it's growing.

[@terencew7716]

Queen Latifah is a living legend!!

[@chandawalker3560]

CONGRATULATIONS ICON QUEEN LATIFAH CANT WAIT TO SEE THE EQUALIZER AWWWWW TY QUEEN😊👍🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓TY JIMMY FALON FOR THIS WITH ICON QUEEN LATIFAH I LOVE THE EQUALIZER WITH LATIFAH AND WITH ICON DENZEL

[@ecamp6360]

Can someone write a play/film with Queen as Zora Neale Hurston?? A one-woman show or maybe with her and Langston Hughes touring the South collecting folklore.