A highly charismatic rapper known for positive-minded, no-nonsense rhymes that command attention and demand respect, Queen Latifah is among the most recognizable and revered figures in hip-hop. The Native Tongues affiliate and Flavor Unit leader entered with one of the most significant debut albums of hip-hop's golden age, the Grammy-nominated All Hail the Queen (1989), led by the enduring Monie Love collaboration "Ladies First." Black Reign (1993), Latifah's third LP, featured another anthem, the Grammy-winning Top 40 pop hit "U.N.I.T.Y.," and became the first RIAA-certified ...