
The nineties birthed hip-hop legends, and this week’s throwback is counted among the bunch. She may no longer spit a dope rhyme on wax, but when you’re a queen, you tend to have a lot on your plate. From the days of “UNITY”, an anthem written as a call for women to demand respect for themselves and for each other in the face of misogyny, to her role as Khadijah James – college educated, female editor in chief of FLAVA Magazine on hit sitcom Living Single, Queen Latifah has conquered it all. Music, television, and a robust film résumé boasting her range as an award-winning actress in drama and comedy speak volumes. She’s gone on to produce not only her own films and television shows, but also a clothing line for plus-sized women with HSN, and the Covergirl Queen Collection with makeup giant, Covergirl. This speaks to the growth in her career as an entertainer, and her style has definitely mirrored each stage.
During the aughts, Queen Latifah’s style was as in your face as her songs. Brightly patterned button downs, necklaces adorned with wooden ornaments of the continent of Africa, and her signature crowns made her stand out. But she never wanted it to get lost on you that she is a strong black woman with a lot to say.





But as with time, fashions must change, and did they ever for Queen. These days, a trendy military jacket or blazer paired with jeans and a fierce boot hit the mark for a perfect daytime outfit.
Jumpsuits and pantsuits offer a more polished look for nighttime events that don’t call for too much fuss.
But it’s not all boots and pants for Queen. A good minidress never hurt anyone, whether color-blocked, blood red or covered in sequins. Whatever the occasion, she always makes the right pick and lets the curves come out to play.







(Just in case y’all forgot who she IS.)
What say you?