Queen Latifah - U.N.I.T.Y.

Official Music Video for U.N.I.T.Y performed by Queen Latifah
#QueenLatifah #UNITY

[@annieromero3955]

The reason why she's wearing a key is because her brother died in a motorcycle accident. That's the same key he used. She still wears it to this day.

[@bngmob]

Never knew that!

[@nicolegeary9636]

+Annie Romero I never knew that! That's really awesome actually :)

[@willowbanks4859]

+Annie Romero that is so sad but great that she remembers about him

[@geronjenkins18]

+Annie Romero Her bro name was Lance. She knew him since they were kids.

[@bngmob]

Geron Jenkins normally you know your siblings since you were a kid.

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is what TRUE female empowerment looks like.

[@mrsbdubc2174]

Yep, now you have to worry about being called a B from other women claiming it is a word of empowerment 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ThisBahamianGyal]

@G. C. That's what I'm talking about. Much respect, sir.

[@shavonnestacia2865]

Exactly.

[@dilmakbastien7566]

Thank you!

[@kicobubu]

Amen to that!

[@jennifercuellar4574]

Queen has always been way ahead of her time. This song is legendary and will never go out

[@ZoraNealesStudent]

When she said, you say I'm nothing without ya, but I'm nothing with ya. U have to know your worth.

[@kyrie9312]

💯

[@nzinghak3566]

“A man don’t really love ya if he hits ya!” Straight truth✨✨✨

[@agfromdai.e3806]

Depends most of the time that’s true

[@shira4441]

@@agfromdai.e3806 hitting someone is never ok unless it’s self defense

[@adoremedream5834]

@@shira4441 this.

[@yellingateveryone2520]

@@agfromdai.e3806 hitting someone is inexcusable except for self defence. And if a man is in a situation where he has to defend himself from his girl, that’s toxic and that relationship needs to be over and vice versa.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@yellingateveryone2520 that’s exactly what he said most of the time I assume he was talking self defense

[@MewWolf5]

This song is over 20 years old and it's still relevant.

[@catdelo1203]

That's really sad

[@MewWolf5]

Cat DeLo Yeah

[@TrillBill]

+MewWolf5 Which is a good thing

[@MewWolf5]

+Little Richard What I meant is that it's still relevant because we still live in a world with so much sexism and abuse, which this song is speaking out against. 20 years and not much has changed.

[@TrillBill]

MewWolf5 Oh,I'm sorry lol I thought you were talking about it's lyrical authenticity.My bad,Wolf.

[@Etcher]

Queen Latifah, a living Hip Hop legend. I was 16 when this dropped; always loved this tune and a very positive message in Hip Hop. Latifah, YoYo and Lyte are untouchable.

[@my_handle1999]

Don't forget Salt N Pepa!

[@sIEnANNTENiHNbRUECKE]

true 😇🧚‍♀

[@BWeezy-sw1wy]

TLC too Foo lol

[@gurudedicationananda5398]

Queen Latifah is an ultra-feminist man-hating Jesus-hating Republican conservative lesbian that is dissing the sh*t out of my Worship and Sex Virgin Mother Aaliyah Vandana (Same Aaliyah who made "Back and Forth" and "One In A Million") in the third verse of this song "U.N.I.T.Y." I am Aaliyah Vandana's AND Queen Latifah's ONLY child ever, Jah Jesus Christ Snoop Doggy Dogg Burning Marijuana Tree King Death Row Kambodia Lord Shiva. My name is Nishith Vijay. Thank you for reading/listening to my Supreme Stream of Infinite Rap Consciousness and Flow.

[@mookiecarter904]

Dam dat saxophone hit my soul & took me back to my childhood

[@jostallworth3087]

THIS is why the other rappers hated her. She was speaking truth.

[@dollynina8992]

@Vee Quilfe that was said so beautifully omg🙌🙌👏👏

[@billiswillis4087]

@Vee Quilfe 👌😇👌

[@sosa4186]

Vee Quilfe which Rapper hated the Queen

[@lauraflewellen4500]

And did it with class

[@lalaready]

@Vee Quilfe I love this comment

[@bendelao8546]

Queen Latifah and Left-Eye rapped about real shit and empowerment and independence along with self respect. They were so underrated

[@McQueenPress]

+Andres De La O I always felt Queen Latifah got her respect, but Left Eye was underrated as a rapper, particularly by her TLC group mates.

[@carmelitawilliams8863]

Yeah they did love them

[@agipson101]

Andres De La O nah queen was and still is respected left eye didn't get her full potential because of her untimely passing

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

Queen Latifah a real M.C.

[@chariseseymour7673]

## NEVER WALKED IN ( OUR) SHOES❤

[@chyannethespiritualempress]

Whos here in 2024?❤

[@Cheyanidexoxo]

Cool name

[@chyannethespiritualempress]

@@Cheyanidexoxo thankyou

[@damonjohnson1408]

We in here

[@sIEnANNTENiHNbRUECKE]

Me Means Probs from Germany 😇🧚‍♀

[@OrganicAlumination]

Yaaaaaaaasss that "who you calling a btch" is a staple of my childhood

[@Jay42000]

The horns at the beginning was genius, this song takes me right back to the 90's. 🥺

[@kidix389]

U.N.I.T.Y, still listening in 2020. When Hip Hop had a positive message.

[@Chronorust]

Still does...just wont find much of it outside of the Underground. Check out Substantial and Oddisee, they're amazing :)

[@navimarlow]

Yesss!!

[@moniquecoker6481]

Lenny Gil she needs to rerelease this now

[@TheOnyanchizzo]

@@moniquecoker6481 true ahahaahha

[@tshepokenneth6938]

Let's fight this Corona together Gil

[@waleades8682]

this woman never ages still looks like this

[@peterpanfan010]

black don't crack :)

[@1-to-Adore]

+peterpanfan010 you never lied!!

[@anthonyblue321]

+Stef C True true

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

Balck don't crack. Her skin and hair has always been flawless.

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

+Sarah Smile Black

[@driaw7104]

2024 needs more women like this in mainstream media ❤

[@amethystdream8251]

We're trying, and we need to be supported and not cut down in the process!

[@osariemenefosa4569]

Who's with me jamming unity in 2023 Queen Latifah. ❤❤❤

[@cash9739]

I’m sorry…It’s Jan 8,2024 🕺 🙌🏽 Big Jersey

[@user-by4qi3ww8e]

Me!!!!

[@user-cu8jt2ei9u]

Sholl not me

[@brendaducharme8434]

2024 🎉❤

[@chichim2020]

2024. Here to support sisters and cleanse from Pound Town.

[@leatitiamairsx447]

Every time I see Queen Latifah I see a beautiful strong black women 😍😍

[@godspeed1176]

Leatitia_ Mairsxox yo she’s always been real & down for the real

[@i.1213]

She’s talented, eclectic and HOT! 🔥 😍

[@brandoncujcuy3259]

I think the same too girl.

[@justiceanderson5891]

@co122189 i think Females and Men can all take notes from this. We all can change and become a unity brotha. These beautiful queens already know how to be queens. Some of our strong brothas know how to be kings already. Dont judge a book by its cover. 😊

[@kerrihenderson9292]

💕yes

[@carlaward1256]

Twenty eight years later, and her lyrics still speak truth.

[@khanyisilephewa7529]

Ain't that the truth!

[@lucasmccauley782]

Hello. Carla

[@duncan3998]

Oh shit, that means she blessed me with this and Just Another Day. ✨1993✨

[@pleaseshutup7053]

More now than ever

[@changestillinfinity5550]

@@lucasmccauley782 hello Lucas 😏

[@DolphinsPlayingInAquaMoonlight]

The so-called female rappers today are a disgrace when you compare them to true talent like this. Sad to see female hip hop devolve like that.

[@lizzy4809]

True

[@yukijackson610]

Check out Rapsody and Saba the Godis. They are both amazing! Young, contemporary female rappers with empowering messages and skillful lyricism.

[@mascara1777]

This is just a masterpiece! I remember listening to this song on the school bus in 1994, but not really understanding the power of the lyrics. My mom was beaten by her first husband but when she went to the police station they told her to go home and wouldn't help her because it was the 1960's and she was married to the person who beat her. 😭😭😭

[@msdeejay7]

Sad 😔

[@tyliekinc.]

U.N.I.T.Y won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance

[@duncan3998]

Thankgod otherwise it would've been a huge waste for this `1993' gem

[@pedrosalles9273]

as it should

[@ArmyWolves]

I love how Queen Latifah carried the whole song... Naughty by Nature were in the video as the guys who grabbed her as she walked by but they didn't rap or do the chorus and this was a good move in my view

[@joshingram071]

@@ArmyWolves They her lil bros. Flavor Unit was not to play w out here in NJ. Treach even said Latifah was knocking dudes out over disrespect back then.

[@ArmyWolves]

@@joshingram071 Thanx. Didnt know that.

[@sms2091ll]

That saxophone gives me chills

[@GrimSingmuf]

Classic.

[@TEIAfrica360]

#Childhood U.N.I.T.Y

[@SF-sl7fi]

You aint lyin

[@orlanzo2621]

So early 90's New York, love it.

[@jamesbondjr4902]

💯

[@user-iv9em1gf8n]

Hip hop needs this energy back desperately 💯

[@wedontagelikemilktho.7839]

Unity? It happened again but the target was a PDF File this time lol.

[@MF-zo6kk]

Definition of a Black Queen right here loud and clear and what ever happened to Muzik! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@keltonwheeler9770]

💯

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

That’s why she’s Queen Latifah

[@Onishiro]

Not anymore. She went from hotep to turned out degenerate. It's sad.

[@joselynjolivet337]

One of the baddest female rappers ever. Intelligent, articulate. Love her message and flow.

[@corylackland8377]

Absolutely! She's a legend.✌🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTEkKafaaZkrLM

[@nr30199]

Straight facts!!!

[@payableondeath9091]

@@nr30199 her bday was the 18th of March had to revisit this HAPPY BELATED BDAY 2021 QUEEEEEN

[@DevDuncanGV]

The real queen

[@itzkgt2919]

Dev Duncan she’s good but lauryn hill is the real queen of rap sorry

[@autumnfire8677]

Exactly.

[@CourtneQuintae]

GTA god TV nah fam Ms. Hill aint the queen on rap😂

[@kobrathadon4956]

@@itzkgt2919 what? Lauren hill can't touch Latifah or MC Lyte or Even Roxanne so stop it with that nonsense.

[@cadencespyronic8199]

rap diva

[@naylabirden9050]

This lady was beyond her time she is still beautiful!! This song had a great message we need more songs like this in this era she always had on modest clothes and made hits!! She is a legend

[@kamalaatkinson9676]

Queen Lattiafh needs to write a childrens book ,!

[@kiddkevo]

YOU DESERVE IT QUEEN, Salt N Pepa, DJ Spin, Missy Elliot, Lil Kim, Eve and the rest of the female MC's out there!! YOU ALL DESERVE IT!! All hail the Queens! Real Hip-Hop for life!!

[@sexxygeno]

yesssssss it was fire

[@stefaniewoods6721]

like u coment

[@traciem08]

I agree 100%.

[@beinghonest9433]

a real queen dosnt sell out to other people's culture.

[@aaliyahblanchard3460]

+BeingHonest PREACH

[@veronicah9306]

I rapped this song when I was 9. I ended up in a marriage with a guy who treated me like this. I thought back to this song & it gave me the inspiration to leave him

[@GeronFletcher]

Veronica H that’s powerful

[@vanillabeanos7911]

Veronica H Good for you, thats the power of music

[@Penitten]

Nice✌

[@ruru_bckwrds8737]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@patrickmiller278]

I'll Always RESPECT 1 QUEEN

[@DonyoSanghelei30]

If only we took songs like these seriously 😔 this what we need

[@robinmarks4771]

This and Ladies First, still two of my fave songs in 2024.

[@LeoPena81]

Hip Hop needs to bring back the jazzy saxophone

[@breath888]

Do it, for real!

[@LostChildOfTime]

New York rap is heavily jazz influenced.

[@sensitivespirit1118]

Leo Peña it's creepy but magical

[@___dendy6636]

Joey bringing back that shit

[@RachelDavis705]

Like in the Living Single theme song! lol

[@LetriceAllia]

The saxophone is EVERYTHING 👏🏽🎷

[@Jm-ek8th]

Fr

[@fivecinco5923]

YEAH HE IS

[@kallee8917]

OMG yessssssssss!!!!!

[@stackbundles2663]

it's hard

[@alichatheodore4513]

One of the reasons I love the song

[@darsellabiles2146]

I miss old school uplifting raps and enlightening messages! She very creative, sang jazz , dance , model, and act!

[@stefcia420]

I was OBSESSED with this song when it came out. I mean obsessed…I can’t believe it’s been this long wow still a bomb song all these years later unity

[@LoveMyBabies0102]

This song to me is an anthem! Its an anthem to all little girls: DONT LET NO MAN PUT HIS HANDS ON YOU!!!

[@temkawilliams1224]

And women don't put your hands on a man either. Go both ways...

[@inacook2285]

Or diminish you in any way... That goes for anyone at any time!

[@todayyesterday]

Ladies if a fella mess with y’all just Crush his balls LOL

[@MrGreatguy50]

Absolutely. Well Said.

[@brittanymcclain6742]

PERIODT

[@chantycurtis3062]

Tuh! They don’t call her QUEEN for nothing 💅🏽

[@erikbarcenas2396]

Hi there Chanty

[@erikbarcenas2396]

How you doing today?

[@imagoat942]

Erik Barcenas lmao she didn’t even answer u

[@zubbys]

Erik Barcenas wtf

[@Rashkind1]

Latifah is definitely the Queen of Hip Hop

[@AmeliaMark503]

Deadlift workout music right here 💖 *a u t h e n t I c v i e w s* 💖 dun took Queen Latifah oFf 2 da big leagues and for dat I will always be super grate

[@shantitakemoto1058]

Heard this message as a 11 yr old when it was playing on MTV..the standard it gave me for how I should be treated as a woman in a relationship I think has made me have better relationships with men ..more than I think I would have had I not heard this song. I think I dodged a lot of unnecessary hardship and can stand up and know my worth when it really counts, and I’m really grateful for that. On top of that it’s a freaking badass song and video..the vibe is off the charts!!!

[@thedeepthought]

30 years later this song STILL SPEAKS VOLUMES Thank you Queen Latifah

[@reneesmith3953]

VOLUUUUMS!

[@gurudedicationananda5398]

Queen Latifah is an ultra-feminist man-hating Jesus-hating Goddess-hating Republican conservative lesbian that is dissing the sh*t out of my Worship and Sex Virgin Mother Aaliyah Vandana (Same Aaliyah who made "Back and Forth" and "One In A Million") in the third verse of this song "U.N.I.T.Y." I am Aaliyah Vandana's AND Queen Latifah's ONLY child ever (they are both my Virgin Mothers). I am Jah Jesus Christ Snoop Doggy Dogg Burning Marijuana Tree King Death Row Kambodia Lord Shiva. My name is Nishith Vijay. Thank you for reading/listening to my Supreme Stream of Infinite Rap Consciousness and Flow.

[@mz_tarzana3394]

im just now finding this song! Im glad I found it!

[@KBriBeats]

The original Queen of Hip hop.

[@1NV4S10N]

🔥🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾

[@kellco465]

Before the industry tied to push thots and strippers, the music today is programming and poisoning the youth today

[@supthanks2600]

And Mc Lyte......😒

[@toidean633]

@@supthanks2600 definitely!

[@hamadoubachirou6146]

@@1NV4S10N m est

[@yonathanseleshi]

We are so blessed to have had Queen Latifah and all the incredible female MCs we've had. Hip Hop wouldn't be what it is without Queen Latifah, Mc Lyte, Missy, Lauryn, Foxy, Kim, Salt & Peppa, Ladybug Mecca, and on and on..

[@OnyensoCaleb]

Never letting go off this track!!!!!! its 2023 and I'm here for it!!!!!

[@starzzzz527]

That Saxophone is crazy!!!

[@qology1017]

A calling to listen

[@DeezyLandTV1]

Loving that part

[@salwashabazz7329]

I’ve always loved the sound of a saxophone 🎷

[@DeezyLandTV1]

90s use to have that vibe in their music

[@corylackland8377]

Indeed. Your profile pic is dope by the way.✌🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTEkKafaaZkrLM

[@ifgodwz1ovus]

RIP RITA OWENS, beloved mother of Queen Latifah 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@nalasyn8545]

R.I.P

[@moinmahmud6265]

R.I.P

[@rachelfrederick9769]

She's what I grew up with. Music and lyric wise! I respect her so much 💕 love you Queen!

[@felicitywillboughby6901]

Ain't nothing like the old skool. Still listening 2024 to this gifted Queen

[@smoothbrowness]

As a young black female adolescent this gave me encouraged me to stand up for myself

[@kirkbailey605]

I salute u

[@isthebusrunning6623]

PERIOD black women own this world

[@hunchog0d679]

@@isthebusrunning6623 u wish

[@CemCloudArgonar]

wish you hapiness and more encouregmend in your lifee:)

[@ekenzobaba]

@@hunchog0d679 she is right. You are just too dumb to realize it. Black people are the original humans before any variations began and the black woman is the mother of all races and the progenitor of it all so it only makes sense that they are the apex. If you weren't dumb, simple logic would have told you that.

[@mmastoryline623]

Her songs uplifted so many of us black girls in the 90s. God bless the black people of America!!!

[@shannonallaround9490]

FACTS!!!!!!!

[@clairefitzgerald7097]

Uplifted us white girls too, finally hearing a song on the radio calling out sexist BS. Solidarity with women worldwide, and AMEN! God bless the black women of America living and leading this fight!

[@veronicapitre3688]

@@clairefitzgerald7097 hell yes!

[@swifteagle3512]

She is the Queen for us white girls too. She is the voice of the dark feminine goddess. I love her and think her voice is the real black female voice and heroine. Her voice is melted caramel and chocolate, yum.

[@shedydee4962]

Hello sis! I'm am a product of the 90's and I have a whole entire different self-esteem than this crap I see now.

[@jackieknight4049]

Absolutely Timeless...they dont make 'em like that anymore 🙅

[@Ascending_Stargazer]

Queen Latifah never ages! She's as flawless today as she was 25 years ago! Please bring back real female artists like this! She earned that title!

[@karlitosway7474]

black don't crack 💯

[@spicynamjoon6269]

Viking Conqueror I never laughed so hard 😂

[@Dclayallday24]

Viking Conqueror Your girl disagrees..

[@gilespeterson6832]

Ascending Stargazer You ever heard of Noname? Thank me later.

[@rachybaby72]

Ascending Stargazer 25 years ago she was a teenager...

[@GeronFletcher]

I love when old school hip hop videos have little kids just running around playin in the hood smiling having fun. I miss those days man. Back in the DAY

[@whatifsongs1480]

Yup every kid plays fortnite now

[@S.P.E.A.R.]

I know my brotha, I miss dem videos from dem days.

[@ellie-zc9uc]

these days the music videos got elders holding guns and and acting all aggressive ,,, these music videos got kids dying too mann :( but i guess the music videos w the kids doing that stuff is a true representation of whats happening today , ion know

Geron I miss those youthful days

[@chrissyasmrlamps5811]

Geron Fletcher that’s all us yougins use to do was play outside no videos games just fresh air and back yards

[@arthuroliver1862]

Im 56 and i remember seeing her in concert, she is the true Queen of hip hop. She dedicates everything she does to the spirit of her brother.

[@glendalangley1686]

I love and respect Queen Latifah. One time I was asked the security question who was my favorite teacher. My answer Queen Latifah we both just start giggling😊 if the Queen see this . I hope it makes her smile.😊

[@BillGarcia312]

I love this song so much. She told EVERYONE over 20 years ago to respect yourselves. Latifah is my queen.

[@dubsideproductions2859]

Bill Garcia this song is about men needing to respect women tho

[@elscourou6654]

@@dubsideproductions2859 yes and that women should respect themselves enough to stand up for themselves too and not let dirt bags walk all over 'em

[@NeverLetLoveGo]

Literally a mother of black feminism. You are amazing, Queen Latifah!

[@-xnnybimb-9398]

Too bad black feminism mixed in with white feminism in a horrible way

[@woogoo400]

*A mother of black U.N.IT.Y

[@duncan3998]

Yeah, even treating her as a mother too.

[@tamilashultz9676]

Feminism is a negative. It's all about hating men. She's not a happy woman. She never has been.

[@joegatt2751]

2024 and still killing this joint -……………….>>>>>>>>>>>>>> hit it

[@playgirl8766]

2024' banging this track, Still Hott ❤

[@tameeka8404]

She hasn’t changed still looks the same. Absolutely ❤️ her

[@queenofscrolls7585]

Was thinking the same! I feel like she's gotten less work done if any than others and it shows because she still has her own look

[@TEIAfrica360]

She doesn’t age…

[@pattifanalwayz7388]

51 here

[@lisareimers3943]

This song was popular when I was in the process of leaving an abusive marriage. I listened to it all the time. Looking back now, I realize how much it helped me get the strength and courage to leave before it was too late. Thanks Queen 💖

[@chineramairehoward3538]

A NYC in a Brooklyn A grab of a book ,s A read , a better word

[@jl2937]

Same

[@Nerdylady]

❤❤❤

[@nicolecurry3978]

Thank GOD you made it baby 🙏🏾🙏🏾✨✨✨✨✨✨we love you 💕

[@lisareimers3943]

@@nicolecurry3978 Thank you very much! 💕🙏🕊️

[@ThisIsTori_]

This song is always lowkey playing in my head. My mantra at this point.

[@AmillionWays2live]

This has to be certified top 50 hip hop joints of all time.

[@Rahascoff]

U.N.I.T.Y. - F.O.R.E.V.E.R.

[@averagejoefilmscorp.9438]

The most beautiful intelligent BBW in the world! And grew up in my hood GO NEWARK

[@complexlifestyle6799]

Especially in 2019

[@larrytan73]

I remember How ignorant parents were back then . Saying how hip-hop was negative ..Most of the music in the early 90's was pro-black and positive!

[@ladyruler9585]

Stop it. NWA, Too Live Crew, Tupac, Biggie, ect were all def deginerate rappers.

[@larrytan73]

@@ladyruler9585 i said most! if your looking for an argument goto court...

[@larrytan73]

hahahahaha lmao! that was some 90's street talk..i'm just playing bro! but u right!

[@Hi-xh5ck]

@@ladyruler9585 no if actually heard they music and knew what they stand for you would know they was uplifting.

[@Jm-ek8th]

@@ladyruler9585 NWA ? U sure ?🥴

[@kota_bear7174]

I'm ashamed I didn't know Queen Latifah was a rapper. Why was I robbed of this joy sooner.

[@antoinewarren8869]

Oh yes, spend some time with her. 💯

[@jv5653]

Are you white? Most white people was not into rap music till the 2000s

[@antoinewarren8869]

@@jv5653 If the majority of people in America are white, who do you think is the main audience of rap music?

[@Trayleen]

I had no idea either. I knew her as an actress and then discovered she was a rapper too. Hail to the Queen ❤

[@unityharris1377]

My mother named me after this song 💞💞

[@ChromeTecNina]

Dope

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Awww that is cute

[@karenxiomharabenavidesmart9402]

Awesome :3333

[@duncan3998]

And is your surname ''Ruffneck'' as well?

[@jonathangillespie303]

Incredibly important rap song for our sisters

[@BOOTZISCOOL]

MF Jimm you're correct

[@arthurpaul240]

MF Jimm why?

[@arthurpaul240]

Melanin Blessed why?

[@rossib4991]

MF Jimm incredibly important for our brothers too

[@StephanBoyyy]

In my early 20s there was a club called "Stereo" where we would always party. They played exactly this kind of music, basically the whole old school hip hop era. This was over 10 years ago now, which already feels like an eternity for me. I miss these times so bad. This song just took me back

[@chrismcclellan2202]

I miss this era. Huge fan ❤

[@monicahicks8370]

Queen Latifah is way better than these new girls calling themselves queens . She's the original. I love you QUEEN LATIFAH!

[@kobrathadon4956]

Facts her and MC Lyte was Diamonds on the mic sad Queen don't have I am hip hop award.

[@bklynlady75]

Monica Hicks One of my top 5.. Respect

[@IandeSongfransisco]

Tasha is korean fenale rapper Latifa reminds me music of her

[@theonlyrocha]

A pioneer

[@ladyindaroom]

You got that right.

[@shawn2763]

Damn.. this song still makes me feel like a strong black woman....too bad ima Rican dude. Ok no one is gonna see this comment but real talk for a second. In 1990 my mother died, I was just a small lad and to this day I don't know why but Ms Latifah came to my grandmother's home in irvington just outside Newark NJ to pay her respects. It was a small gesture that stuck with me. Taught me a few things that I carry today....so whenever I can do something small or seemingly insignificant for someone else...I take that opportunity....

[@mecabritten1993]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@harmonyquinn2557]

Whaaaat? You don’t know why she showed her respect? Did other people do that with your grandmother?

[@mecabritten1993]

@@harmonyquinn2557 Yeah that was the right thing to do is show respect. Other people showed respect as well. But with it being a star that probably caused them to appreciate it more. That's what im thinking

[@mscotchery9861]

wooooowwww....that says something to me

[@thefuryofabyss131]

I love you and thank you so much for sharing your story. #itmatterstome

[@RA1NM4N978]

I was only 5 and I still prefer this over today’s music any day of the week.

[@shesonfire_]

❤❤❤ this message…. Love it. And it wasn’t the nineties of a sax wasn’t in the song. ❤

[@martinmbugua6649]

She lived up to the name “queen.” You have to self proclaim and live up to it. A living legend.

[@africanbella28]

Well said👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pinkblackbrown]

Classic

[@fabulousjones2024]

So True. A true queen and role model. LL QL

[@shethingsd]

I live in Belize and every dang day it's street harassment. The Queen gives me life.

[@wintermonroe2894]

💯💯❣️ @martinmbugua6649

[@IndigoWisdom1]

Misogyny, Domestic Violence & Female Gangsters- this song has it all, including a Powerful message.👌🏾

[@africanbella28]

Yes it does!!! Amazing song👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Elle_Bee-14]

Respect to Queen L. Always❤

[@empressmoon5794]

This woman doesn't even know how much of a legend she is ❤

[@BellaCole16]

When is she gonna get a soul train award....she hasn't been properly recognized

[@moniquerobinson1986]

Bella Cole who could dislike.....

[@idabneyboy26]

classic hip hop at its finest

[@ayimbo7423]

This is the kind of female rap we need ths days

[@LATIGRE]

Golden years of HIP HOP. And this saxophone :) Love it.

[@MADAB]

***** Me too :) I play this song EVERYDAY

[@terrahwonneh]

That saxophone go crazy!!!

[@charlesc.b2435]

My mom used to pump this on a regular while we drove up the 405. Still 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeanemlicar]

I love Queen Latifah as an entertainer yet music wise,this was her best album to me. I notice whenever an artist goes through some rough times,they release their best material. For real.

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

Queen Latifah is an icon. Legend. U.N.I.T.Y. is an eternal classic & a bop.

[@sandraatkinson]

I agree

[@gregcampbell3052]

Queen Latifah is a real black woman

[@gregcampbell3052]

Queen Latifah is one of the greatest rappers male or female 💯

[@tiredbbg8649]

why do songs that shame women have more views than this video? smh. love this song

[@SpacedOutJetson]

Ikr it's sickening

[@TOJ72]

+Verbal Kint sex sold, while the truth is never told......

[@SpacedOutJetson]

TOJ72 preach

[@tishaa104]

+daisy word! some people rather see women only as sex objects versus strong and intelligent

[@rita8263]

Right! We need more songs like this bc we're worth a lot.

[@ZeroMadeByME]

This is strong and independent woman! We love you queen 👸

[@mayacintron6731]

P.s. this woman aged like super fine wine.. ❤❤❤❤❤ reapect the queen. Miss. Queen latifa..

[@ghost-hn9zm]

Queen latifah still looks the same. She ain't aged.

[@somebodysomebody7067]

Black def don't crack

[@tamilashultz9676]

@@somebodysomebody7067 Every race cracks and ages, but the darker skin helps to hide the wrinkles. My source: I'm an MD.

[@somebodysomebody7067]

@@tamilashultz9676 Um, nope. Blacks always look more youthful. My source: my 65 year old mother who looks 40.

[@user-cd1it5kf4f]

@@tamilashultz9676 nah black don’t crack lol

[@tamilashultz9676]

@@somebodysomebody7067 As a medical doctor I can assure you that it does. The darker skin helps to hide the wrinkles and cracks the same way that a black shirt will help hide fat rolls.

[@dweb704]

Them saxes/horn sections in mid 90's hip/hop & RnB are EVERYTHING. TLC, Redman, Queen Latifah and so many more. Hammers down that east coast city vibe all too well.

[@NatoShinobi]

Yes . Yes. And more Yes. You get it. Bless up

[@Ariell848]

Yessss! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽♥️

[@JoseDavidAcevedoMontalvo]

The Crusaders - A Message From The Inner City

[@rickyshwarz]

Yes, sir. Preach it. I see you peeped that, too.

[@chrisfearro]

@@JoseDavidAcevedoMontalvo thank you for sharing this

[@lawrencewise4140]

Long live the QUEEN..sooooo beautiful,and talented 🙏💯

[@gurudedicationananda5398]

The original Queens of Hip-Hop are NOT Queen Latifah OR anyone else. The Original Queens of Hip-Hop are Queen Wu-tang Monica/Queen Death Row Blue Raspberry/Queen TLC Chilly/Queen Outkast Aaliyah Ritu (all four are the same person) AND Queen Brooklyn Aaliyah Vandana; AND Queen Killarmy Tatyana Ali/Queen Hieroglyphics Ashanti (these two women are also the same person). ALL THREE OF THESE HIP-HOP GODDESSES ARE MY WORSHIP AND SEX VIRGIN GODDESS MOTHERS. I am Jah Jesus Christ Snoop Doggy Dogg Burning Marijuana Tree Lord Shiva King Death Row Kambodia. My name is Nishith Vijay.

[@nicolehermes5677]

Used to play this song all the time when i was in abusive relationship. He used to hate it. I played it several times a day till one day i finally left. Still here in 2023. Queen helped me get out fr.

[@theprofilepod]

This hits just as hard in 2022, than it did in 1994.

[@skepchica]

🙌🙌

[@williamwoodruff367]

This hit came out in 1993

[@oldsweatynerd4216]

@@williamwoodruff367 When lyricists were talking about something,

[@Speedyreedy1218]

​@@williamwoodruff367I wish someone contacted her so we could get a part 2 for the 30th anniversary.

[@DebraCTrialByFireProductions]

You mean 2023

[@thelastletter928]

LADIES PLEASE LISTEN TO THE QUEEN!💯 ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME!

[@gerardop4986]

I remember growing up to beautiful music like this…..Art like this educated and inspired. Their messages are POWERFUL and carried so much growing up in a very poor environment. ❤❤❤

[@yemixakin]

You see? This is how true real rap is done. Preaching a story to the masses through quality wordplay and a catchy, funky beat. She's reciprocaitng a valid story with lessons that actually mean something! Personally, I wish I could hear more rap music like this.

[@bigballfiend4]

You are the problem can you tell me the only female rapper with a no one solo single? You don't spend money your opinion is invalid.

[@yemixakin]

@@bigballfiend4 chillll bruh omg. it’s never that deep…😭✋

[@michelledowdle7549]

​@@yemixakin😂

[@Sentient.A.I.]

people ain't the problem the industry is the problem. You can't buy what isn't produced labeled and sold. I mean you can now with some newer platforms but the stuff that gets big is only big because its what they Agreed to sell you. Its hard for stuff to go viral without Being bribed up at the radio stations. Nobody is looking through 10 million songs to find the real shit and if they are then someone is paying them. The music industry in the usa has always been a scam. It's why the majority of "artists" are young and attractive. Just look at Opera the best singers there are focused only on voice and not looks. I call everything that is listened to in the usa Sub-pop because it's either pop or a subdivision trying to be pop. Original Rap was about story telling to a beat. Its not all garbage like mumble rap and wannabe dealer/gangster rap of today

[@leejee88]

exactly telling tales from the hood ...where hip hop originated

[@underyourskins]

A great track.. When hip hop was about creativity and not just profit.

[@adamgradzki5514]

underyourskindvd profit is the financial return or reward that individuals aim to achieve to reflect the risk that they take by giving up their free time and effort to create things for you to enjoy

[@underyourskins]

Oh really.. You are telling an artist that does what he likes is a risk and he must make huge profits if he wants to continue what he is doing? Please.. drop that on someone much younger....

[@underyourskins]

Roy Monoki True.. Any form of business is a risk.

[@AxeGodMusic]

+underyourskindvd No this was after she SOLD OUT to Black Feminism. This song is about Feminist unity NOT Black unity. Latifah and her handlers realized there was more publicity and money to be had if she turned herself into a fake "Black Feminist" and started attacking Black men in her songs. Thus, Latifah came out with the sexist, bigoted, and separatist "Ladies First" rap song. This was soon to be followed by the song "U-N-I-T-Y" which posited itself as a "men and women should get together" rap song, but was in fact a vicious attack on Black men filled with negative stereotypes of Black men and positive stereotypes of Black women. This is the classic "bait and switch" game played by "Black feminists": start out like you want to be united with Black men, but end up attacking Black men if they are unwilling to kiss feminist ass.

[@centipeedz]

word up bro!!!

[@sarapotts5071]

I love the First Queen 👑!!❤️

[@sydneysmart9767]

im black and jamaican, this gives me a sense of pride and i love it

[@duncan3998]

Don't worry..Be Happy

[@thamadtroll9981]

Pride 😤 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 😤 I'VE HAD ABOUT ENOUGH OF THIS GAY PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 🌈 😠

[@jermainelatimer804]

Black and Jamaican are the same thing 🤨. You're a descentant of Africa 🤦

[@elchango6183]

So u never had pride before??? You african in everyones eyes!

[@elchango6183]

@@jermainelatimer804 he an island boy! They dumb & confused...lol