Queen Latifah's Road to the 2011 BET Awards

Hip hop to Hollywood, Latifah's road is a successful one.

Fast Cars  August 23, 2009 - Hollywood favorite Queen Latifah has shown her marketing potential over the years. In August of 2009, she teamed up with the 2010 Ford Mustang to do the "Fast Cars" promotion.  (Photo: Mark Von Holden/WireImage for 42 West)

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Fast Cars  August 23, 2009 - Hollywood favorite Queen Latifah has shown her marketing potential over the years. In August of 2009, she teamed up with the 2010 Ford Mustang to do the "Fast Cars" promotion.  (Photo: Mark Von Holden/WireImage for 42 West)

Queen Latifah (Nominated) - Chicago had a big night at the Academy Awards in 2003. The musical won six awards including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. Catherine Zeta-Jones won the latter, but in the category, she squared up against Queen Latifah, who was also in the film. In 2009, Latifah was a presenter at the show. (Photo: Brad Weingarden/PictureGroup)

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Oscar Presenter  March 7, 2010 - As one of the most successful hip hop artists to transition into Hollywood, Queen Latifah picked up an Oscar nomination back in 2003 for her role in Chicago. In 2010, she made a special appearance as a presenter at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. (Photo: Brad Weingarden/PictureGroup)

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Just Wright   May 4, 2010 - Latifah appeared alongside her co-star Common at the premiere of Just Wright at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. The two rapper/actors played opposite each other in the hit romantic comedy. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

The People's Choice  January 5, 2011 - After hosting last year's BET Awards, Latifah went on to host the 2011 People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The People's Choice  January 5, 2011 - After hosting last year's BET Awards, Latifah went on to host the 2011 People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Super Bowl Swag  February 7, 2011 - The multi-talented Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, showed off her singing skills on the field at the Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Super Bowl Swag  February 7, 2011 - The multi-talented Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, showed off her singing skills on the field at the Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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New Jersey Drive  June 5, 2011 - Earlier this month, Queen Latifah was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame alongside John Travolta, Martha Stewart and Tony Bennett. Her mother Rita Owens was by her side at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. (Photo: AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

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New Jersey Drive  June 5, 2011 - Earlier this month, Queen Latifah was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame alongside John Travolta, Martha Stewart and Tony Bennett. Her mother Rita Owens was by her side at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. (Photo: AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Hostess With The Mostest  June 26, 2011 - It's official: Last year's host will return to the 2011 BET Awards Sunday, June 26 at 8P/7C. Following Latifah's memorable hosting gig in 2010, the rapper/singer/actress has kept busy making high-profile appearances. She'll return in a starring role, plus she'll be able to keep an eye on this year's host, Kevin Hart.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Hostess With The Mostest  June 26, 2011 - It's official: Last year's host will return to the 2011 BET Awards Sunday, June 26 at 8P/7C. Following Latifah's memorable hosting gig in 2010, the rapper/singer/actress has kept busy making high-profile appearances. She'll return in a starring role, plus she'll be able to keep an eye on this year's host, Kevin Hart.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)