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Queen Latifah Biopic In Works As Part Of Hip Hop Pics Slate From Flavor Unit, Westbrook Studios & Jesse Collins Entertainment


EXCLUSIVE: Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment are teaming to produce a slate of Hip Hop biopics about iconic artists, the first of which will be about the rise of Queen Latifah. Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere will produce on behalf of Flavor Unit Entertainment. Will Smith and Miguel Melendez will serve as producers […]

The slate will be independently financed by HarbourView Equity Partners which will provide a portfolio of over 70+ music catalogs that feature thousands of titles spanning numerous genres, eras, and artists for potential development opportunities. Hip Hop’s impact has expanded beyond just music and has created a lasting impression on culture and society overall,” said Oscar nominee Queen Latifah and Compere of Flavor Unit Entertainment. “When you bring talented people and teams together, you can create something truly special,” said Smith, “I’m thrilled to work alongside Flavor Unit, Jesse Collins Entertainment and HarbourView, to highlight the incredible stories of some of our favorite artists and icons.

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