Queen Latifah is shutting down online rumors claiming she passed away. The 55-year-old star posted a video on Instagram reassuring fans she's perfectly fine. Fans are more focused on her fresh-faced glow than the hoax itself.
Hold up, internet—Queen Latifah is very much alive and serving looks while setting the record straight. On Thursday, March 5, the actress and rapper, real name Dana Owens, shared an Instagram video from her car to squash viral death hoax rumors that had folks in a frenzy. Rocking an olive-green hoodie (or dark one, depending on the angle), she casually chewed something and grinned at the camera. "Good morning! It’s me, Latifah," she said. "I’m 100% a-ok." Adding that classic shade, she warned, "Can’t believe what you read on the internet or see... Can’t believe nothin’ now, right? I’m good. Peace." She blew kisses, threw up a peace sign, and ended the clip on a high note.
As far as public records go, there's zero mention of any health issues for the icon, and the rumor's origin remains a mystery. Her 'Equalizer' TV series wrapped last year, but she's clearly still watching out for drama aimed at her. Fans flooded The Shade Room comments with love, ditching the hoax panic for pure admiration. One wrote, "Idk what was said but keep her name out yalls mouth!!! Leave this Queen BE!" Another fumed, "Wait a minute! Who we need to fight?! Did they try to off the QUEEN?!?!"
The real tea? Her no-makeup vibe had everyone crushing hard. "Queen looks 30," gushed @lavarwalker. @_pettyking spilled, "Ok! 🔥 I’m loving the “fresh face stud” look. Werk it gurl! 😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾" And @kitkatagurs added, "Been that girl😍 just gorgeous." Even @80scooliehighh joked, "She told us to mind our business like Dolly did 😂." @alexes.ciarra quipped, "They were acting like it was her Last Holiday 🙄 The Queen has spoken 🗣️👑." @keepingitkinky dreamed big: "She’s the one that should have a hair care line! Hair been full and luxurious FOREVA! ❤️🔥"
Recently, Queen Latifah gave a rare shout-out to her longtime love, Eboni Nichols. So, hoax busted—but is the internet's rumor mill finally taking a nap? 👑
