Amazon Music is paying tribute to Queen Latifah with a short film called Generational Queens. The film will honor Latifah for her 1993 women’s empowerment anthem, “U.N.I.T.Y.,” which turns 30 this year. Amazon Music honors rapper/actress Queen Latifah with a short film titled Generational Queens. The film will highlight Latifah’s 1993 hit, “U.N.I.T.Y.,” which turns […]
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After all these years, Usher still has that effect on the ladies. A lucky fan got to go on stage during his Las Vegas residency. The Confessions singer fed the woman strawberries, and she fed him as well. Many people caught it on camera, which set social media afire. Of course, there were jokes and many women wished it was them.
I would’ve passed the fuck out!!
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— The Stoned Baker
(@Mrs_Jumpman23) March 27, 2023
Usher’s shows at his residency have been something to see. Whether he is hitting his dance moves or singing while on rollerskates, it seems like the show is a must-see. Recently, Queen Latifah attended one of his shows; it just happened to be her birthday. He interrupted his show to pay homage to the “Unity” rapper and give her her flowers, literally.
Usher giving Queen Latifah her flowers at his Las Vegas residency
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— Dionne Grant (@DionneGrant) March 19, 2023
Usher’s performances continue to inspire young artists today. Rapper Lil Dicky was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he told the host that he remembers seeing Usher in concert.
”I see this man on stage, and I remember weeping watching him, as he would strip down into his underwear when I get shows, because of Usher.”
The “Freaky Friday” rapper also revealed that Usher would appear in season 3 of his sitcom, Dave.
After all these years, the “My Way” singer still has an impact.
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Despite being over 20 years old, the 1992 coming-of-age crime drama Juice continues to be an inspiration for hip-hop artists to this day. Considered to be one of the first hip-hop films alongside Boyz N The Hood and New Jack City, as well as the acting debut of one Tupac Shakur, Juice‘s imagery, narrative, and soundtrack, have influenced a number of rap acts as well as the culture overall.
Case in point: In order to promote his new album that drops this week, DJ Drama reproduced one of the film’s most recognizable scenes with one of its actual actors: Queen Latifah. Latifah reprises her role from the film as Drama himself steps into Omar Epps’ role of Q as the DJ stands in line to audition to play at a local club, the Ruff House. The Queen, meanwhile, hasn’t aged a day: Black well and truly does not crack.
The album is called I’m Really Like That — a feature that he and the Queen sneak into the remixed dialogue from the scene — but for now, that’s all the information we have so far. Over on Genius there are a few possibilities for tracks that could appear, including ones with appearances from 42 Dugg, Doe Boy, Freddie Gibbs, Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Ricch, and Tyler The Creator, but for now, we’ll just have to wait to see if Drama continues the Juice theme or taps any other classic hip-hop films for future announcements.
I’m Really Like That is due 3/31 via Generation Now and Atlantic Records.
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Chick Flicks come in many shapes and sizes, delivering moments that can make viewers laugh, cry, and even aid in their self-discovery. As SOHH continues to celebrate Women’s History Month, grab some popcorn and check out these top five classics that helped shape the culture of female empowerment. Top 5 Chick Flick Classics Two Can […]
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Hip-Hop has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, with men occupying most positions in production, songwriting, and performance. However, many female producers have also made their mark and helped shape its sound and style. Here are some of hip-hop’s most influential female producers. Missy Elliott This iconic rapper, singer, and songwriter have produced many of her […]
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In honor of Women’s History Month, SOHH has been giving female artists their flowers back-to-back. This time, we celebrate some of the most influential women who paved the way in the hip-hop genre, such as Lil Kim, Queen Latifah, Nicki Minaj, and more. Here are the top ten influential women in hip-hop, who have also […]
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It’s been 6 years since Girls Trip hit theaters, and fans are eager to see the sequel. However, they may not be as eager to see it as Regina Hall. Hall recently did an interview with PEOPLE about her partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Her partnership comes just in time for St. Patrick’s day. However, in the interview, Girls Trip inevitably came up. She says the film’s long-awaited sequel was initially delayed because the cast and crew of the film were “busy.” “So then,” she continued, “when you lock in the time — when you’re like, ‘Oh, we can do it now’ — [the COVID-19] pandemic comes. And then it’s like, ‘Well, we’ve got to wait.’”
Hall insists that people were waiting for things to calm down professionally before the pandemic hit. Then, they would do a sequel “if it made sense.” She added, “Because that whole film is about friendship and celebration.” The hit comedy film starred Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish with Hall as four college friends. The quad travels to New Orleans for Essence Music Festival to reignite their friendship years after they graduated.
Tracy Oliver, the film’s co-screenwriter, told Variety at the Sundance Film Festival in January that the upcoming sequel will take place in Ghana during the Afrochella music festival. Hall says that she found this out “in real-time with everyone else.” When discussing it, Hall said she’s assuming that will be fun. She said, “I’m excited to see the girls again and to make something hopefully that the fans love.” She added, “I think the biggest thing is we had so much fun making the first one, and I just look forward to just having that kind of fun again and that audiences will hopefully love it as well.” Additionally, Hall says that one of the complications that COVID-19 caused is that “You can’t have a film that interactive in the middle of a pandemic. It’s about being out and about. So I think that kind of changed it too.”
Furthermore, Will Packer, producer of Girls Trip, announced that the sequel was in the works during an appearance on Good Morning America last January. Packer told Good Morning America host, Michael Strahan, “Can’t we all use a post-pandemic trip, my friend? I think that the time is actually right, and this is something that I will tell you and break right now at GMA: the Girls Trip 2 sequel, we are underway. We are absolutely in the stages, the ladies are in, I just talked to the director.”
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The ladies continue dominating the charts, gracing stages, TV screens, and more! Ice Spice scores her first top 10, Teyanna Taylor is back to flexing her acting skills, and many others show no signs of slowing down! It’s All About Ice Spice, Chloe Bailey & Tink’s Musical Takeover! Ice Spice’s First Top 10! Bronx-bred rapper […]
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The 54th NAACP Image Awards is just days away—a night where Black artists and activists will gather to commemorate the immeasurable achievements they’ve accomplished throughout the past year. On Saturday night (Feb. 25), legendary rapper and actress Queen Latifah will grace the stage as the event’s host. The ceremony will celebrate the outstanding achievements of the attendees across 80 categories. This includes film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, according to an official statement.
The Equalizer star quickly shared the news on her socials. “It’s an honor to host the 54th NAACP Image Awards, especially in the year we are celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop,” exclaims Queen Latifah. “This is a night to celebrate Black excellence and Black contribution to our industry and beyond. Celebrating one another, lifting each other up and you know we’ll have fun doing it!” The show starts at 8 PM EST. “Queen Latifah is one of our generation’s most influential and iconic voices,” says BET exec Connie Orlando. “We are excited to collaborate with the groundbreaking megastar as she hosts the 54th NAACP Image Awards.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as Jonathan Majors, Zendaya, and Letitia Wright, are listed as presenters for the event. In addition, Majors, who just graced the Ebony cover, is also up for an award. The Creed III actor will go against Will Smith and Daniel Kaliyah for his role in 2022’s Devotion. Furthermore, Mary J. Bilge and Method Man will appear Saturday evening, as both are nominated for major awards. The music legends tapped into their acting bag, and are now being celebrated following their appearances in Power Book II: Ghost. The Wu-Tang emcee is up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Cliff Smith, along with Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for On The Come Up. Mary J. Bilge is going for the Entertainer of the Year, as well as Outstanding Soul/R&B Song. She’s also set to perform.
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP is excited to see Black artists who have “redefined genres.” As a result of his lifetime achievements, Samuel L. Jackson will be given the NAACP Chairman’s Award that evening. Johnson also shouts out activists that “showcased our history and uplifted values of progressive change.” The prestigious 2022 NAACP Of The Year Award will go to Scot X. Esdaile.
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DJ Drama’s gearing up to drop off a new album. Ever since the resurgence of Gangsta Grillz mixtapes, Drama’s laid out some massive plans. Not only does he have a few mixtapes in the work with legendary artists, but his follow-up to Quality Street Music 2 is currently in the works. The project is reportedly titled, I’m Really Like That. As you’d expect, there’s going to be a flurry of collaborators on board, including those that have contributed to the Gangsta Grillz series.
The rapper shared a few details surrounding I’m Really Like That recently. He previously shared a photo on Instagram that hinted at a few people he’s working with. Among those are Generation Now signees Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert. However, there are also some major players that he’s worked with in the past, like Gucci Mane and Freddie Gibbs. Additionally, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Offset, and Doe Boy have cooked up Drama’s highly-anticipated next body of work.
In anticipation of his next album, it appears that Drama’s already started to cook up new visuals. The Philly native shared photos of himself and Queen Latifah on the set of some sort of video shoot where they recreated a few scenes from Juice. “If you know my story, then you know what this means to me,” he said in an Instagram post. “@queenlatifah I love you [heart emoji] you are truly THEE QUEEN,” he added before hinting that Jim Jones potentially directed the music video.
Juelz Santana appears to have some sort of involvement in the shoot. Drama and Juelz are currently working on We In Motion, a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape and the Dipset rapper’s first project since his release from prison. Juelz chimed in on Instagram, praising Queen Latifah and confirming his role in the shoot. “Honored To Meet The 1 N Only @queenlatifah not only that I got to re N act 1 of my fav seance from my favorite movie with her WOW… If U Know U Know… LEGENDARY Couldn’t Let Her Leave Without A Pic,” he captioned the post. We’ll keep you posted with more updates on Drama, Juelz, and Queen Latifah’s shoot. Check Drama’s post above.
