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.

But Roxanne Shanté, the battle rap phenom who carved out her place in hip-hop history as a teenager, has never wavered. From her early days rapping to becoming the first solo female rapper to ...

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.