In a move that celebrates her iconic career and influence, Queen Latifah is set to bring her remarkable life story to the big screen. In an exclusive, Deadline reports that the upcoming biopic, part of an exciting new series focusing on hip-hop legends, will showcase Latifah’s trailblazing impact on music and culture.
Latifah, a Grammy and Emmy award-winner and Oscar nominee, is partnering with her Flavor Unit Entertainment co-founder Shakim Compere, alongside Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment, known for their impactful biopics like BET’s The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. In their statement, Latifah and Compere reflected on their journey: “Hip Hop’s impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall. It is a dream to collaborate with friends and colleagues who share a deep understanding of these stories that shaped our lives.”
Will Smith and Miguel Melendez will bring their production expertise to Westbrook Studios for this project, while Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon will produce for Jesse Collins Entertainment. Charlie Mack will also contribute as a producer. Jesse Collins shared his excitement, saying, “Queen Latifah’s story is one of triumph that needs to be shared with the world. Partnering with such incredible people to educate and inspire through storytelling is just the beginning.”
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The Queen Latifah biopic will kick off a new wave of biopics about legendary artists, backed by HarbourView Equity Partners. This firm will leverage its extensive music catalog to support the development of these projects, highlighting the stories of artists who have shaped our culture.
Will Smith is excited about the collaboration, noting, “When you bring talented people and teams together, you create something truly special. I’m thrilled to work alongside Flavor Unit, Jesse Collins Entertainment, and HarbourView to celebrate the stories of our favorite icons. There’s no better story to start with than Queen Latifah’s, a legend who has inspired and entertained us for years.”
Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder & CEO of HarbourView, echoed this sentiment: “As a girl from Queens, Hip-Hop fundamentally shaped who I am. Music and storytelling were my passports to new experiences. It’s an honor to work with Flavor Unit, Jesse Collins Entertainment, and Westbrook to tell Queen Latifah’s story and honor her incredible impact on the world.”
Stay tuned for more details about this highly anticipated biopic and the forthcoming series, as we look forward to celebrating the stories of these influential artists.
Cover photo: Jesse Collins Entertainment Teams Up with Flavor Unit to Bring Queen Latifah Biopic to the Big Screen / Credit: Queen Latifah via Instagram
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