About

Flavor Unit Entertainment is an American film and television production company founded by Queen Latifah and her longtime business partner Shakim Compere in the mid-1990s. Originally launched in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company is now headquartered in Miami, where it has grown into a prominent content studio focused on culturally driven storytelling across film, television, and digital media.

Flavor Unit first gained industry traction with a string of commercially successful feature films, including Bringing Down the House, Beauty Shop, The Perfect Holiday, The Cookout, and Just Wright, establishing the company as a reliable producer of mainstream comedies and romantic dramas. On television, the company expanded its footprint with projects like Let’s Stay Together and Single Ladies, the latter becoming VH1’s first hour-long scripted hit and drawing millions of viewers during its run.

Critically, Flavor Unit has also delivered award-recognized productions, most notably the HBO film Life Support, which earned a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination and a Golden Globe Awards win for Queen Latifah. Additional acclaimed projects include Bessie and culturally impactful television movies such as The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel and The Real MVP: The Wanda Pratt Story, further reinforcing the company’s focus on biographical and inspirational storytelling.

In recent years, Flavor Unit has remained active across both scripted and unscripted content. The company serves as executive producer on the hit CBS action-drama The Equalizer, which debuted to strong ratings following the Super Bowl and continues to be a flagship series. It has also produced reality and lifestyle programming such as The Rap Game and specials like Dear Mama, while developing new film and television projects through partnerships with platforms including Netflix and other major studios.

With a legacy spanning box office hits, culturally resonant television, and award-winning performances, Flavor Unit Entertainment continues to position itself as a leading production company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and stories, while evolving with the modern content landscape through streaming deals, biographical projects, and high-profile television franchises.