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Queen Latifah is best known for her musical and acting talent and has built quite a successful professional career over the years, but it turns out she’s also a doting mother.
“As a caregiver — it’s just like being a parent, like some things really don’t matter,” Queen Latifah told PEOPLE before her mom’s death in2018.
Find out more about Queen Latifah’s son and her experience with parenthood below.
Queen Latifah Has One Son
Queen Latifah has one son whom she tries to keep as private as possible, reportedly namedRebel.
When Did Queen Latifah Become a Mom?
Queen Latifah ended up becoming a mother to her son shortly after she lost her mom in2018.
“I’ve always envisioned myself with abig family, I’m alate bloomer.”
Although Queen Latifah didn’t become amom until she was in her late40s, she had experience with babies in the years prior.
“I met the loveliest lady who had like three kids with her.”
Has Queen Latifah’s Son Ever Been Seen in Public?
Once Queen Latifah became amom, her son made his first public appearance at aharlem Globetrotters basketball game.
Rebel was spotted out on arare occasion again in2025 at awnba game with his mom.
Queen Latifah Gave Her Son a Shoutout in2021
When she accepted the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, the loving parent made sure to mention her son in the closing remarks of her speech.
