Queen Latifah is suing the production company behind her The Perfect Holiday film, claiming she is yet to be paid for her appearance.

The rapper-turned-actress' lawyers have filed a lawsuit on her behalf in Manhattan, New York, claiming bosses at Perfect Christmas Productions breached her contract and owe her $275,000 for a cameo role in the comedy.

Latifah, real name Dana Owens, co-produced the 2007 movie, which starred Terrence Howard and Gabrielle Union.

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