But will the former megastars, also known as Professor Sex, Butter Pecan, Jill Da Thrill, and Xplicit Lyrics, manage to achieve this ambitious goal?

In January 2021, ABC ordered a pilot for a musical drama titled Queens from Scandal writer and executive producer, Zahir McGhee.

[7][8] On October 1, 2021, the first promo single from Queens ("Nasty Girl") was released featuring Norwood alongside the cast: Eve, Naughton and Velazquez.

[33] A solo song from the soundtrack ("Hear Me"), performed solely by Norwood, was also released worldwide on digital download and streaming sites on the same day.

These were "Belly of the Bitch", "Heart of Queens" (featuring rapper Cam'ron) and a cover of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" performed by Brandy.

[51] Caroline Framke for Variety praised the quartet's musical offering, calling their raps "sharp and distinct […] making clear their talent as both individuals and a swaggering collective".

[52] Liz Shannon Miller for Collider enthused the show "may become addictive viewing for longtime fans of the stars, as well as newcomers to the scene.

"[35] Joel Keller for Decider felt "There's nothing revolutionary or daring about Queens, […] but, judging by the first episode, it's well-executed froth that can go in any direction McGhee and his writers feel like going in.