In 1992, Queen Latifah suffered an unimaginable loss when her older brother, Lance Owens, was killed in a tragic car accident. He was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle that she had gifted him for his birthday when the fatal crash occurred. The pain of losing her brother was compounded by the fact that she was supposed to be with him that day but had decided to help a friend move instead.
At the time of his passing, Queen Latifah had just purchased a new home where she, Lance, and their mother planned to live together. His absence left a profound impact on her, leading to anger toward God and a period of self-medicating with alcohol to cope with the grief. Despite her rising success in Hollywood, she felt the weight of his absence, wishing he could be there to celebrate her achievements with her.
To this day, she continues to honor his memory, wearing his motorcycle key as a necklace. She also paid tribute to him through the song "Winki’s Theme" on her 1993 album "Black Reign." The emotional track serves as a heartfelt dedication to Lance, keeping his legacy alive through her music.
Though time has passed, Queen Latifah has never forgotten her brother, carrying his memory with her in both her personal and professional journey.
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