Queen Latifah leaves Giants fans speechless after singing national anthem during 9/11 tribute
nypost.commaking the rounds on social media, the “Hollywood” actress, born Dana Owens, is seen taking the stage at MetLife Stadium in a crisp, white two-piece suit, surrounded by members of the NYPD and FDNY choir, as part of a stirring Sept.
11 tribute. The emotional moment included first responders who were at Ground Zero when two planes commandeered by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan 22 years ago today.
Following the performance, several youthful armchair observers took to X to express their surprise that the voice behind Motormouth Maybelle in the 2007 Broadway version of “Hairspray” could actually hit her notes. “I didn’t know Queen Latifah could ‘sing.’ Did anyone else know,” posted one of hundreds of users that appeared to be shocked. “Queen Latifah sings,” gasped another startled user. “Since when?” The sentiment was also echoed across the platform, with hundreds of users repeating the question.
Older commenters on X were were quick to school the youngsters regarding Latifah’s lengthy and varied career. “Has to be an age thing … cause if you know her acting/movie career a good percentage she sings in … ‘Hairspray’ [and] ‘Chicago,'” posted a wise sage. “She has Jazz albums and sang the theme song for Living Single,” commented a second person.The Post reached out to Latifah for comment. “Everybody over 35 knows Dana Owens / Queen Latifah sings and sings well.
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