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Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith Performing “Preachin’ the Blues"
When Queen Latifah became Bessie Smith. 2026 Inductee Queen Latifah transformed into the legendary blues icon and 1989 Inductee Bessie Smith for the HBO film Bessie. The critically acclaimed biopic earned four Primetime Emmy Awards and showcased Latifah’s commanding performance of timeless blues standards, including this powerful rendition of ...
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