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Roxanne Shanté rose to prominence in the early 1980s as a prominent figure within New York’s burgeoning hardcore rap scene, known for her assertive delivery and complex lyrical battles with other female MCs like LaTonee.
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Who is Roxanne Shanté?
Roxanne Shanté is the stage name of Lolita Shanté Gooden, a Queens rapper who became prominent during hip-hop's early-1980s Roxanne Wars. She was associated with the Juice Crew and became known for sharp battle-rap writing.
What is Roxanne Shanté's most famous early song?
Her breakout record was "Roxanne's Revenge," released in 1984 in response to U.T.F.O.'s "Roxanne, Roxanne." The song helped start the large series of answer records known as the Roxanne Wars.
Was Roxanne Shanté part of the Juice Crew?
Yes, she became one of the best-known female voices connected with the Queens-based Juice Crew. That circle also included artists such as Marley Marl, MC Shan, and Big Daddy Kane at different points.
What film tells Roxanne Shanté's early story?
The 2018 Netflix film Roxanne Roxanne dramatizes her rise as a teenage battle rapper. Chanté Adams played Shanté in the film, which focuses on her Queens upbringing and early career.
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