. . "Actors United States Biography." . . "Rap music United States Biography." . . "African Americans Biography." . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts." . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Rap & Hip Hop" . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology" . . "Women Biography." . . . "Queen Latifah from Jersey girl to superstar" . "Queen latifah from jersey girl to superstar"@en . . . "Electronic books"@en . "Electronic books" . . "Profiles the life and career of Queen Latifah, who changed the rap landscape by crafting a style of rap full of positive messages, and went on to make eight albums, thirty movies, and more." . . . . . . "Queen Latifah : from Jersey girl to superstar" . . . . . . . . . "People who knew Queen Latifah as a kid in Newark, New Jersey, would never have guessed at the fame in her future. But Latifah always dreamed big. Her dreams'and hard work'paid off. While still a teenager, Latifah became the first female solo rapper to sign with a major label and earn widespread popularity. She crafted a unique style full of positive messages, completely changing the rap landscape. That was just the beginning. Since 1989 Queen Latifah has made eight albums and thirty movies, starred in a top TV sitcom, hosted a talk show, launched business and charitable ventures, and won several prestigious awards. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, reports, it's ordinary people who inspire Queen Latifah: \"[A stranger once] told me how much I meant to her and to women of color, and women in general. When I hear that, I know that I'm doing the right thing.\" What's next for Latifah' The world will be watching, eager to find out."@en . . . . "Biography" . . . . . . "Juvenile works" . . . . "Musicians United States Biography." . .