Considered hip-hop's first lady, the woman behind the moniker Queen Latifah was just 18 years old when she broke through in the late 1980s with a style that picked selectively from jazz, reggae, and soul traditions. One of the most prominent female hip-hop artists on the scene for over a decade, Queen Latifah has also made tremendous inroads in movies, television, and artist management, with her management company, Flavor Unit.

In addition to music, film and television, Queen Latifah has also written a book on self-esteem entitled 'Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman'. She is diligent in her pursuit of excellence, as is evident by the awards she has received for her work in film and music. A role model who takes the responsibility to heart, Latifah’s sincere concern for others is revealed by the generous amount of time and money that she donates to worthwhile charitable organisations.