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Queen Latifah Calls Megan Thee Stallion Hip-Hop’s Future, Teases New Music on Jennifer Hudson Show

The daytime shout-out underscores a cross‑generational handoff in hip‑hop, centering mentorship and legacy.

Overview

  • Appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Oct. 28, Queen Latifah praised Megan Thee Stallion as talented and “carrying hip-hop into the future.”
  • Latifah recounted accepting Megan’s invite to “pop out” at Coachella in April, where they performed “U.N.I.T.Y.” and she thanked Megan’s team for the night’s energy and hard work.
  • Megan’s Coachella set also featured surprise cameos by Ciara and Victoria Monét, amplifying the festival’s collaborative spotlight on women in hip-hop and R&B.
  • Pressed about her own plans, Latifah said she intends to make time to release “all kinds of music,” though no project details or dates were announced.
  • Latifah and Hudson reflected on their past collaboration in The Secret Life of Bees, with Latifah recalling a supportive, women-led set that shaped her perspective on creative community.