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.
Top Cast
Chanté Adams as Roxanne Shanté
Mahershala Ali as Cross
Nia Long as Ms. Peggy
Elvis Nolasco as Ray
Shenell Edmonds as Ranita
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