In an unprecedented move that celebrates her monumental contributions to hip-hop, Roxanne Shanté has become the first solo female rapper to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious ...

Roxanne Shanté talks her historic Hip-Hop career, from being the first battle rapper on record to surviving the industry’s wildest moments—including six months living with Rick James.

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At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.