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“Lets be clear, Dolly Parton is a rapper. Somewhere before all the country, I don't know what happens up there in the mountains when you're growing up, but she has been spitting rhymes for a very long time - 50 years I'd say.”

Quote by Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah (born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. Rising to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album 'All Hail the Queen,' she became a pioneering figure in hip-hop, known for promoting female empowerment and social justice. Her hit single 'Ladies First' became an anthem for women in the genre. She later achieved critical acclaim in film, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Chicago' (2002). Latifah has won multiple Grammy Awards and continues to influence music, film, and television. She is celebrated for breaking barriers and advocating for equality. more

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