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Queen Latifah Net Worth, Age, Bio, Height, and Son

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3 years ago

May 18, 2022

Latifah is an American rapper and actress known for her music catalog as well as for starring in shows like Living Single. The Queen Latifah net worth figure is roughly $70 million as of 2022.

Queen Latifah speaks on stage at Variety's 2022 Power Of Women: New York Event — (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Variety)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	Dana Elaine Owens
Birth Date / Age	March 18, 1970 / 52 Years Old
Birth Place	Newark, New Jersey, USA
Source of Wealth	Music / Acting
Relationship Status	Eboni Nichols (Partner)
Height	5 ft. 10 in. / 178 cm.
Net Worth	$70 Million

Dana Elaine Owens was born in March of 1970 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Lancelot Amos and Rita Lamae (née Bray). Her father was a police officer, while her mother (now deceased) taught at Irvington High School.

Meanwhile, Latifah has two living siblings, a sister named Raven and a brother named Angelo.

Tragically, her older brother, Lancelot Jr., was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1992. Actually, Latifah had purchased the motorcycle that her brother perished on.

As far as education is concerned, Latifah attended Catholic school and Essex Catholic Girls’ High School before graduating from Irvington High School. Then, she enrolled at the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) appears with the film slate in the foreground on the set during Queen Latifah's music video shoot — (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Queen Latifah Net Worth and Career

Latifah entered the world of hip hop in 1989, signing to Tommy Boy Records and subsequently releasing her debut album, All Hail the Queen. Then, she dropped the album Black Reign four years later, which included the Grammy Award-winning song U.N.I.T.Y.

The Queen made history in 1997, becoming the first rapper to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show according to XXL.

The Dana Owens Album was the singer’s only album to receive recognition by the RIAA (gold).

Surprisingly, Latifah didn’t realize much commercial success or fame from music. In fact, it was her acting that garnered her recognition. She received varied critical and box office receptions from films like Scary Movie 3, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, and Beauty Shop.

In 2021, CBS announced a new series called The Equalizer, which would be starred in and produced by Latifah. Recently, she signed a deal with Audible says The Hollywood Reporter.

Lastly, Latifah has inked endorsement deals over the years with companies like CoverGirl cosmetics, Pizza Hut, Jenny Craig, and Carnival Cruise Lines.

Queen Latifah Instagram and Twitter

Currently, Latifah possesses an impressive 6.5 million followers on her Instagram account. To go along with that, the actress has a lucrative 8 million Twitter followers as of May 2022. Also, Latifah boasts 12 million followers on her Facebook page.

I can’t wait for you to see TONIGHT’s season finale of #TheEqualizer 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/YXMG5KtriG
— Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) May 15, 2022

Queen Latifah Son and Personal Life

After being raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Latifah has spent time living in Colts Neck, New Jersey; Rumson, New Jersey; and Beverly Hills, California.

According to sources, Latifah finally became a mother in late 2018 or early 2019. Her partner, Eboni, gave birth to a son named Rebel.

However, Latifah didn’t reveal her partner or son until receiving her Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 BET Awards.

Queen Latifah Net Worth

The Queen Latifah net worth figure of $70 million has been amassed since the early 1990s.

Her music catalog along with her acting roles and endorsement deals have yielded her millions. Her most profitable endeavors include starring in The Equalizer and headlining a pair of her own tours across the United States.

Queen Latifah FAQ

How old is Queen Latifah?

The entertainer celebrates her birthday every year on March 18th. Being born in 1970, Latifah won’t be turning 53 years old until next spring.

Who is Queen Latifah dating?

Latifah met her partner, Eboni Nichols, on the set of Dancing with the Stars and made their relationship official in 2013. Nichols works as a professional choreographer.