Queen Latifah Joins ‘The Voice’ Season 30 Coaching Panel

Queen Latifah is heading to The Voice. NBC said Tuesday, May 12, that the Grammy winner will join season 30 of the competition series this fall.

She will sit on the coaching panel with Riley Green, Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. Clarkson is set for her 10th season, while Levine will return for his 18th as a coach and as the reigning champion. Green, meanwhile, will make his debut in the red chairs later in 2026 after previously performing in the show’s finales for seasons 26 and 28.

To mark the show’s 30th season, NBC said viewers can expect surprise guests and nods to some of The Voice’s more memorable moments from past years.

Queen Latifah brings a long resume to the series. Over more than 35 years in music, she has also built a career in film and television, picking up Emmy and Academy Award wins. She was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding another line to a list that already stretches far beyond rap.

The New Jersey artist is already booked for a busy 2026. She will host the 2026 American Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 25. She is also set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November as part of a class that includes Wu-Tang Clan and MC Lyte. Queen Latifah is among the year’s musical influence award recipients.

The Voice returns to NBC this fall and will stream on Peacock the next day.

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