I have a no-die clause in every movie. The black people can't be dying all the time.

It was a very vulnerable time going from being insecure about my body and who I am to becoming comfortable with me. I had to tune out what the hell everybody else had to say about who I was. When I was able to do that, I felt free.

When you're rapping, you do have to perform to a certain degree, but not every rapper is necessarily a gifted actor.

There are so many things I'd like to do. Like becoming a parent. To me that is the next natural progression in life.

Having a belief in God, being able to find joy, despite your circumstances or put yourself outside of yourself, and stop looking inwards and look outwards a little bit really helps to carry through tough times. Giving makes you feel better.

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads. My mom will make me walk the dogs or take out the trash when I go home. I'm not allowed to get a big head; I've still got to do the simple things in life.

I never wanted to give up my power. I wanted to be able to make my own decisions, so that's why I became involved in management, bottom line.