Halle Berry Is “Never Not Honored” by This Testament to Her Pop-Culture Importance

Published 03/19/2026, 3:41 AM EDT

Halle Berry is one of the most admired actresses in Hollywood, and it is easy to see why. She brings grace, strength, and versatility to every role she takes on. Whether it is her powerful turn in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge or her deeply moving, Oscar-winning performance in Monster’s Ball, Berry makes her characters feel real and unforgettable.

Even the hip-hop culture is not unknown to Berry's cultural impact. While the music world cannot give an Oscar or Grammy to the actress, they have their own way to give a nod to her. Berry even approved it, showing her acknowledgment.

Halle Berry feels honored by her record in rap songs

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Halle Berry's name has been name-dropped in countless rap songs as a symbol of grace, talent, and beauty. Her hard work and journey to become one of the most notable actresses in Hollywood have been an inspiration for many. So when an influencer recently pointed out that Berry may be one of the most referenced women in hip-hop history, the actress responded with a few words of appreciation.

“I’m never not honored by this,” she wrote along with resharing the post.

Tracks like 'Work It' by Missy Elliott, 'The New Workout Plan' by Kanye West, 'Halle Berry (She’s Fine)' by Hurricane Chris, 'Money Trees' by Kendrick Lamar featuring Jay Rock, and 'Macs and Dons' by The Notorious B.I.G., are just a few examples of songs that reference Berry. While proud of her title in hip hop culture, Berry is quite great at balancing her other crowns, too. One such title is being one of the legendary actresses in Hollywood. 

Halle Berry Is “Never Not Honored” by This Testament to Her Pop-Culture Importance

After Crime 101, the actress is all set to fly to Paris to film her next project.

Halle Berry will star as Ellie Foumbi

In the upcoming film Fleur, helme Ellie Foumbi, Halle Berry will play the role of a New York housewife who flees the U.S. in search of a new life and career in Paris. But her fresh start takes a turn when her past and present begin to crash. Filming for the project is set to begin in Paris in March 2026. 

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Berry will be joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Makita Samba, and Marton Csokas for the film. So, she will be back to show her talent. And since Berry’s impact in hip hop culture shows no signs of fading, her moniker could appear in another song, too.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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