Roxanne Shanté

Roxanne Shanté

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Roxanne Shanté is an American hip hop artist born in 1969. Rising to prominence in 1984, she became a central figure in the Juice Crew during a period of significant rap rivalry known as the Roxanne Wars. Her contributions to early hip hop helped establish her as a notable voice in the genre during the 1980s. Her life and career were documented in the 2017 film Roxanne Roxanne, which dramatized key moments from her journey in music.