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. She even weighs ...

Her single sparked the Roxanne Wars, an early rap beef that inspired at least 86 response songs. Shanté grew up in the Queensbridge Houses, New York City’s largest public housing project.

Few artists can say they have stayed true to themselves in an industry that often demands reinvention, compromise and ...

Shanté, a member of the legendary Juice Crew, wrote and recorded “Roxanne’s Revenge,” a rebuttal track to U.T.F.O.’s original song. The track became an instant hit, catapulting Shanté to ...

60 Essential Songs From Women in Hip-Hop 60 Essential Songs From Women in Hip-Hop Check out 60 songs from some of the most influential and innovative female rappers in hip-hop history.