Overview

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. 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.

Cast

Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco, Shenell Edmonds, Adam Horovitz, Germar Terrell Gardner, Terrence Shingler

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What is "Roxanne Roxanne" about?

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. 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.

When was "Roxanne Roxanne" released?

Roxanne Roxanne was released in 2017.

Who stars in "Roxanne Roxanne"?

The cast includes Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco.