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Queen of Jazz Rap
#1. How do I book Queen Latifah? See below.
#2. How much does it cost to book Queen Latifah? See below.
#3. What is the Queen Latifah booking fee? See below.
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aka: Dana Elaine Owens
Born in: New Jersey
Based in: New Jersey
GRAMMY award-winning Dana Elaine Owens, known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer.
Queen Latifah has been referred to as the “Queen of Rap” and the “Queen of Hip-Hop” by several media articles, as well as “rap’s first feminist”. Latifah became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006). Her work in music, film, and television has earned her a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, and an Academy Award nomination.
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Latifah became the first solo female rapper to receive a RIAA certification for an album (Black Reign), a commercial breakthrough that the AllMusic editor considered that created a path for “a talented crew of women rappers to make their own way onto the charts as the 90s progressed”. Her breakthrough also helped place New Jersey on the hip-hop map.
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Queen Latifah became an influence to R&B, soul, and hip-hop artists, such as Eve, Da Brat, Lil’ Kim, Fugees, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Remy Ma, Ivy Queen, Foxy Brown, Ms. Dynamite, Naughty by Nature, Rapsody, and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Queen Latifah became the first female hip-hop recording artist to be nominated for an Oscar. In 2003, she was awarded Artist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation. In 2006, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she was also inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2011.
In her music career, Queen Latifah has sold more than 2 million albums in the US. The Root ranked her at number 35 on The Root 100 list. In 2017, American Black Film Festival honored Latifah with the Entertainment Icon Award. In 2018, she received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree by the Rutgers University. In 2019, Harvard University awarded the W. E. B. Du Bois Medal to Queen Latifah for cultural contributions.
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She is a recipient of a Grammy Award from six nominations, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards from five nominations, two NAACP Image Awards from thirteen nominations, one Primetime Emmy Award from three nominations, and an Academy Award nomination. In 2021, she received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hits include:
- Dance for Me/Inside Out
- U.N.I.T.Y.
- Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)
- Come Into My House
- It’s Alright (featuring Lil’ Mo)
- Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here
- Fly Girl
- How Do I Love Thee
- Paper
- Poetry Man
- Ladies First (featuring Monie Love)
- Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children (featuring De La Soul)
- Weekend Love
- Just Another Day
Her discography includes seven studio albums, six of which were hip hop-influenced albums and two that were all-singing jazz-influenced albums. She has released a total of twenty-three singles as well.
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How is the fee of Queen Latifah determined?
✅ Queen Latifah fee determination
Queen Latifah’s manager determines the artist’s concert fee (also known as a guarantee) by evaluating a combination of business, market, and logistical factors.
Here’s a breakdown of key elements considered:
1. Queen Latifah’s Popularity and Demand
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Ticket Sales History: How many tickets they’ve sold recently in the same market or similar ones.
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Streaming & Radio Metrics: Spotify/Apple Music numbers, YouTube views, Shazam stats, radio spins.
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Social Media Following & Engagement: Followers, reach, and how active and loyal the fan base is.
2. Market Strength
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City or Region: Artists can command higher fees in cities where they are more popular.
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Venue Size: Bigger venues mean more ticket sales and higher potential revenue.
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Local Competition: Is the artist competing with other events nearby on the same date?
3. Queen Latifah Touring Expenses
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Band & Crew Payroll: Salaries, per diems, union rates.
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Production Costs: Lights, sound, transportation, backline, hotel, security, etc.
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Travel: Flights, buses, fuel, lodging. Fees are often higher for more distant or logistically complex locations.
4. Type of Event
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Hard Ticket Show: The artist is the main draw; ticket sales drive revenue. The fee is based on expected gross revenue minus expenses.
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Festival or Fair: Often pay higher flat fees as the event assumes ticket risk.
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Corporate or Private Event: Typically, higher pricing due to exclusivity and often minimal promotional benefit.
5. Promoter Offer and Negotiation
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The manager evaluates received offers and may negotiate elements to modify the fee or reduce expenses.
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Promoters/Private Buyers typically present a formal offer sheet that includes:
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Guarantee (flat fee): Minimum the artist gets paid.
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Backend or Bonus: Extra earnings based on ticket sales after breakeven. (Typically, this is not applicable to private/corporate events.)
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Expenses: Travel, accommodations, hospitality, etc.
6. Comparing Fees
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Managers often compare fees of similar-level artists to stay competitive in pricing.
7. Queen Latifah Routing Considerations
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If the date fits smoothly into a larger tour routing, they might accept a lower fee.
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If it’s a one-off or out-of-the-way show, the fee might be higher to justify the extra time and effort.
What other artists are similar to Queen Latifah?
✅ Artists similar to Queen Latifah
Here are several artists similar to Queen Latifah, based on her blend of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and empowerment themes:
- MC Lyte – One of the pioneering female rappers alongside Queen Latifah, known for her lyrical strength and conscious messages.
- Salt-N-Pepa – Trailblazing all-female rap group with confident, empowering anthems.
- Missy Elliott – Known for her innovative production, versatile style, and empowering presence in hip-hop.
- Lauryn Hill – Blends rap, soul, and reggae with introspective and socially conscious lyrics.
- Eve – Rapper and actress who followed in Latifah’s footsteps, balancing music with screen success.
- Lil’ Kim – Though more provocative, she shares Latifah’s influence in opening doors for women in rap.
- Jill Scott – Neo-soul singer with themes of self-love, empowerment, and strength similar to Queen Latifah’s later R&B work.
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