After 16 Years, Queen Latifah Is “Finding Her Pen Again” — And She’s Eyeing a Collab with Doechii!

Queen Latifah, a pioneering force in hip-hop and a trailblazer for women in entertainment, has her sights set on a new creative partnership—and it’s with one of the hottest rising stars in the game: Doechii. In a candid interview with Us Weekly published May 21, 2025, Latifah, 55, couldn’t hide her admiration for the 26-year-old Grammy winner, describing Doechii as “dope” and drawing a direct line between the young artist’s sound and the era of rap Latifah helped define.

“I love Doechii. I would do anything with Doechii,” Latifah gushed. “She is dope. She sounds like she’s from my era. She drew from all the great rappers of my era, for sure, and she produces. She can do no wrong in my eyes.”

The interview, which took place while Latifah discussed her work with Novo Nordisk’s TruthAboutWeight.com, was as much about her evolving creative outlook as it was about her ongoing commitment to public health and empowerment. But for music fans, her willingness to return to the studio—after a 15-year break since her last album in 2009—signals something exciting: Queen Latifah is “finding my pen again,” she teased, hinting at new music and possible collaborations on the horizon.

The love isn’t one-sided. Doechii, whose groundbreaking 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Album and a Billboard Woman of the Year nod in 2025, has long cited Queen Latifah as both an artistic and cultural inspiration. In a recent interview with Gay Times, Doechii called Latifah a “queer icon,” further deepening the mutual admiration.

Latifah’s openness to working with a new generation doesn’t stop at Doechii. The Us Weekly interview also touched on her interest in collaborating with Megan Thee Stallion—she joined Megan onstage at Coachella 2025 for a surprise set featuring Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” and Megan’s “Plan B.” While the two have yet to record together, Latifah’s track record with legendary artists is well-established. Her 2009 collaboration “Fast Car” with Missy Elliott—another artist she’d love to reconnect with—was emblematic of the respect and influence she holds in the industry. Both Latifah and Missy were recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, cementing their shared legacy.

As of now, there’s no concrete project between Queen Latifah and Doechii—but with mutual respect and excitement in the air, the music world is buzzing at the possibility. For Queen Latifah, returning to music isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about championing the new voices who, as she puts it, “can do no wrong,” while continuing to inspire the next generation with her unique blend of artistry, activism, and heart.