Roxanne Shanté
Rapper and pioneer of female hip-hop
Born
November 9th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Emerging in the 1980s, one of the pioneering female rappers in hip-hop. Gained recognition with the track 'Roxanne's Revenge,' which addressed the male-dominated hip-hop scene. Contributed to the hip-hop genre with her lyrical skills and distinct voice. Played a significant role in the development of battle rap culture. Continued to influence future generations of artists with her style and storytelling.
Released 'Roxanne's Revenge' in 1984
Participated in the Roxanne Wars
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