Queen Latifah is Eager to Collaborate With Doechii: ‘In My View, She Can Do No Wrong’ (Exclusive)

Queen Latifah’s Musical Aspirations: A Dive Into Possibilities

The music world has always buzzed with collaborations, and now Queen Latifah seems to be steering her ship towards some exciting new waters. Imagine this – the Oscar-nominated actress, who has made monumental strides in hip-hop, is all set to create magic with Doechii. It’s hard not to get a little excited about it.

Queen Latifah, whose influence helped bring hip-hop to the mainstream as one of the genre’s pioneering female rappers, casually mentioned in a chat that she would “love” to collaborate with the young artist from Tampa. “I love Doechii. I would do anything with Doechii,” she shared. It’s kind of like she’s found a kindred spirit in Doechii, perhaps seeing a reflection of her own beginnings in her.

Latifah’s admiration doesn’t stop there; she praised Doechii for “rocking Thom Browne,” a designer she’s favored on red carpets since 2021. Though it’s been a while since her last album release in 2009, Queen Latifah hinted at a comeback, mentioning she is “finding my pen again.” One wonders what creative waves will stir from this rediscovery.

Besides Doechii, another name popping up on Latifah’s wishlist is Megan Thee Stallion. Their shared stage moment at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival where they performed “Plan B” and “U.N.I.T.Y.” was a spectacle that fans still remember fondly. Yet, despite that electric performance together, no studio collaboration has seen daylight-yet. Latifah mused, “Me and Meg hit the stage together, but we don’t have a record together so that could always be fun.” A little hint of what could come next?

The possibility of rekindling past collaborations also tantalizes fans. Latifah expressed eagerness to work once more with Missy Elliott. Their history dates back to their 2009 track “Fast Car” and continued as they supported each other’s honors and accolades over the years. Reflecting on their partnership, Latifah noted, “[Missy and I] have a couple of records that we have never put out through the years.” This unexplored treasure trove of music could indeed spark new wonders.

While reminiscing about her early days in the 1980s rap scene, Latifah acknowledged that music has evolved since then. Yet, she feels invigorated by these changes, ready to embrace them. “I want to do some house music,” she revealed with excitement bubbling beneath her words. She reminisced about crafting house tracks since her debut album days, suggesting an exploration into reggae and jazz as well. Her enthusiasm for blending genres is infectious.

As we anticipate these potential collaborations and musical ventures from Queen Latifah, there’s a sense that something special is simmering under the surface. Perhaps it’s in these unexpected junctions where we find the most compelling art-art that fuses generations and genres into something entirely new. For now, we’ll just have to keep our ears open and wait… If you’d like more updates on Queen Latifah or other trending artists, you can check out the latest music news from reliable sources like NPR.

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