Roxanne Shante on Legacy, Battles & Breaking Barriers in Hip-Hop

Update: 2025-05-29

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DJ Kristyles chops it up with the legendary Roxanne Shanté in a wide-ranging conversation that spans her entire journey — from the historic Roxanne Wars to receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. They talk battles, the evolution of the culture, what it means to leave a lasting legacy and more.

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Roxanne Shante on Legacy, Battles & Breaking Barriers in Hip-Hop

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Roxanne Shante on Legacy, Battles & Breaking Barriers in Hip-Hop