As a singer, Taraji has showcased her musical skills and abilities in various productions and performances, such as Hustle & Flow, The Color Purple, and Empire. She has also performed the song “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp," which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and made her the first African American to perform at the Oscars. She has also released some singles and albums, such as “Good for You” and “What If”. As a producer and a director, Taraji has created and shaped some of her own projects, such as Peace of Mind with Taraji, Fight Night, and Coffee & Kareem. She has also founded her own production company, TPH Entertainment, with the mission of producing content that is “entertaining, enlightening, and empowering." She has also learned the skills and responsibilities of being a leader and a visionary, both behind and in front of the camera. As an author, Taraji has written and published a New York Times best-selling autobiography, titled Around the Way Girl, in which she shares her personal and professional experiences, challenges, and