Queen Latifah emerged in the rap scene and brought a feminist perspective to the genre, rarely heard at the time. She later became successful first as a television talk show host and then as a movie actress (her role in the movie adaptation of the musical Chicago earned her an Academy Award nomination). As an artist and entrepreneur, she has been a prominent figure in the world of hip-hop for over a decade, and her influence continues to grow. Queen Latifah is a remarkable role model, and readers don't have to be fans of hip-hop to be inspired by her accomplishments.