Queen Latifah and Will Smith to Develop Hip-Hop Biopic Featuring Queen Latifah’s Life Story

Queen Latifah, the iconic rapper, actress, and producer, is set to have her life story developed into a feature film with the help of Will Smith. The exciting news was announced by HarbourView Equity Partners, who revealed their plans to produce a series of hip-hop biopics, starting with Queen Latifah’s story.

The project will be a collaboration between Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment, Smith’s Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment, with Smith serving as a producer. In a statement, Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere expressed their excitement about the project, highlighting the impact of hip-hop on culture and society.

Queen Latifah, a Newark native, rose to fame in the late 1980s as a rapper before transitioning into acting. She has released seven studio albums, starred in numerous films and TV shows, and has won a Golden Globe, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award. Most recently, she has been starring in the hit CBS series “The Equalizer.”

Both Latifah and Smith have experience with biopics, with Latifah portraying Bessie Smith in HBO’s “Bessie” and Smith taking on roles such as Muhammad Ali and Chris Gardener. Smith expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating that bringing talented teams together can create something truly special.

The upcoming film about Queen Latifah’s life is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the legendary artist. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.