Queen Latifah to Be Honored at Upcoming Kennedy Center Ceremony
Queen Latifah attends the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 25th, 2017 in Los Angeles, California - USA
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By: Adonis Armstrong
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the renowned honorees for this year's prestigious awards, which recognize influential figures in American culture. Among the respected recipients announced on Thursday June 22nd are Queen Latifah, who will represent the genre of hip hop, alongside comedian Billy Crystal, soprano Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb of Bee Gees fame, and the renowned singer Dionne Warwick.
Queen Latifah to be honored at the 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
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She’s the first female rapper to be honored at the prestigious ceremony. pic.twitter.com/PsW6QjrvXS
In an official statement, Latifah, who has consistently showcased her incredible talent across multiple musical genres and in the realm of Hollywood, expressed her thoughts on this remarkable achievement. “I’m humbled to be included in this incredible list of artists honored by the Kennedy Center,” Queen said. “When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No.’ ‘No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey.’ ‘No, if you rap, you can’t sing.’ ‘No, singers can’t become actresses.’ ‘No, actors can’t also produce.’ To now be recognized amongst so many multihyphenates feels unbelievable, not for just me and my team, but for our community.”
Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter also acknowledged the significant milestone achieved by hip hop, emphasizing its ongoing celebration throughout the year. “This year, we pay special tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip hop, a uniquely American culture whose constant evolution is one of enduring relevance and impact, reflecting our society as it has grown into an international phenomenon.”
The highly anticipated 46th Kennedy Center Honors will be hosted by former honoree Gloria Estefan, and the prestigious event will be held at the Opera House venue in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on December 3rd.
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