Queen Latifah Hairstyles

When Queen Latifah started her career as a beat boxer for the group 'Ladies Fresh', no one could have predicted what she would become. This Newark born rapstress evolved into a leading lady on television and on the big screen. Between her acting roles, her production and management company, Flavor Unit, and the creation of her own cosmetics line, CoverGirl Queen Collection; there is no denying that Latifah has become entertainment royalty.

Over the years La has proven how versatile she can be not only in her career but with her hair! Whether she sported a backwards hat, an up do, cornrows, weaves or her own natural hair -- just like her career, her coif has been ever changing. Prone to shades of brown and curls, she's had some great -- and some not so great -- looks, but lately she's got the hair game on lock!

Join Black Voices as we take a look back at the hair that helped transform the Queen.

2008 Deaths

Odetta Holmes
"The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement" was a singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter and activist.
December 31 1930 - December 2 2008.

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Bernie Mac
Comedian, Actor
Oct. 5, 1957 - Aug. 9, 2008.

Isaac Hayes
Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and actor.
August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008

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Miriam Makeba, "Mama Africa"
South African folk singer and anti-apartheid activist.
March 4, 1932 - November 10, 2008.

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Jennifer Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, were killed in 2008.

Shakir Stewart
The Island Def Jam executive who became head of the legendary rap label following Jay-Z's departure, killed himself on Nov. 1. He was 34 years old.

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George Carlin
Stand-up comedian, actor and author.
May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008

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Madelyn Dunham
Barack Obama's grandmother
October 26, 1922 - Nov 3, 2008.

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Levi Stubbs
Oct. 17: The iconic lead singer, second from left, who gave voice to Four Tops classics like "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Baby I Need Your Loving" died at 72 from complications of cancer and a stroke. Abdul Fakir, far left, is now the sole living member of the original quartet.

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Dee Dee Warwick
Oct. 18: The soul songstress died after months of declining health. Warwick, the sister of soul legend Dionne, also achieved a great deal of success, both as a solo artist as well as with her sister.

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