Queen Latifah Net Worth, Age, Husband, Kids, Wiki, Bio

Introduction

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. She has released multiple hip hop and R&B albums and starred in numerous films and TV shows.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Dana Elaine Owens
Also Known As	Queen Latifah
Profession(s)	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer
Date of Birth	March 18, 1970
Age	53 years old (As of 2023)
Place of Birth	Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Ancestry & Heritage	African American

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight	80 kg or 176 lbs
Body Measurements	44-38-46 in or 112-96.5-117 cm
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Rita Owens (Teacher), Lancelot Owens Sr. (Police Officer)
Siblings	Lancelot Owens Jr., Dana Owens
Affairs	Not publicly known
Relationship	Married
Partner/Spouse	Eboni Nichols
Children	1

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	Irvington High School, New Jersey
Higher Education	Borough of Manhattan Community College
Early Life	Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1970. Developed interest in rapping from age 8. Joined the Flavor Unit hip hop group.
Early Influences	Inspired by the Sugarhill Gang and artists like Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J.

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Latifah’s debut album All Hail the Queen released in 1989. Her acting debut was in 1991 on the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Significant Works	Hip hop albums All Hail the Queen, Black Reign. Films – Chicago, Hairspray, Girls Trip. TV shows – Living Single, Star.
Awards & Nominations	1 Academy Award, 2 Golden Globes, 5 NAACP Image Awards, 1 Emmy Award. Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Filmography	Jungle Fever, Chicago, Bringing Down the House, Taxi, Hairspray, Girls Trip
Voice Work	The Country Bears, Ice Age: Collision Course
Music Videos	“Ladies First,” “U.N.I.T.Y.” and others.
Tours & Live Shows	Performed as headline act on multiple tours and award shows.
Collaborations	Collaborated with many hip hop artists including Naughty By Nature, Monie Love. Partnered with CoverGirl.
Documentaries	The Queen Latifah Show (2013-2015), LIFE Uncut (2022)

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$85 million
Properties	Owns homes in California and New Jersey. Sold Beverly Hills mansion for $8.5 million in 2006.
Business Ventures	Partnered with Quay Eyewear. Invested in Curvation management and fitness centers.
Investments	Has invested in technology and beauty startups. Backed particularly female-focused companies.

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Fitness, health, horses
Controversies	Arrested in 1996 for marijuana and handgun possession. Latifah later spoke against guns and drugs.
Philanthropy & Activism	Supports organizations for women’s rights, HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQ community. Has donated to disaster relief.
Public Image	Considered a feminist and gay icon acclaimed for empowering lyrics and music.
Personal Challenges	Lost older brother Lance in 1992 in a motorcycle accident.
Notable Interviews	The View, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Red Table Talk
Publications & Books	Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman (1999)
Personal Anecdotes	Was given the nickname “Latifah” meaning delicate and sensitive in Arabic.
Quotes	“A woman has got to be strong from the inside out.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram Handle	@queenlatifah
Twitter Handle	@IAMQUEENLATIFAH
Facebook Handle	@QueenLatifah
Youtube Channel	QueenLatifahOfficial

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	Regarded as one of the pioneer female MCs in hip hop history. Inspired many artists.
Achievements Outside Primary Profession	Successful actress and recipient of Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Mentorship	Known to mentor up-and-coming female rappers. Partnered with Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network.
Legacy	Queen Latifah has a lasting legacy as a multi-talented hip hop icon who paved the way for women in rap as solo artists. She is considered a renaissance woman of hip hop.