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Lolita Shante Gooden (born March 8, 1970), better known by her stage name Roxanne Shante, is an American rapper. She first gained attention through the Roxanne Wars and was part of the Juice Crew . The 2017 film Roxanne Roxanne is a dramatization of Shante's life.
Doreen C. Broadnax, known professionally as Sparky D, or spelled Sparky Dee [2] [1] (born June 2, [3] 1965) is an American hip–hop musician and rapper.Broadnax is noted as one of the first female battle rappers, first gaining attention through the Roxanne Wars; when she responded to Roxanne Shante's "Roxanne's Revenge" with "Sparky's Turn (Roxanne, You're Through)" in 1985.
Shante's final record of the Roxanne Wars, titled "Queen of Rox (Shante Rox On)", recaps her feud with U.T.F.O. and highlights her skills as a rapper. [13] The Roxanne Wars mostly ended with the release of "The Final Word—No More Roxanne (Please)" by the East Coast Crew, who pled for artists to cease the trend. [14]
Family, friends and icons of the hip-hop world alike gathered to pay tribute to the legacy of Biz Markie. The rapper and DJ was honored with a homegoing celebration and private funeral on Monday ...
The Juice Crew was an American hip hop collective made up largely of Queensbridge, New York–based artists in the mid-to-late 1980s.Founded by radio DJ Mr. Magic, and housed by Tyrone Williams' record label Cold Chillin' Records, the Juice Crew helped introduce New School artists MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Masta Ace, Tragedy, Craig G and Kool G Rap.
Vice President Kamala Harris will celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary Saturday by hosting an all-star celebration at her official residence featuring Common, Jeezy, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shante and ...
Marley caught his big break in 1984, with artist Roxanne Shante's hit "Roxanne's Revenge". In a 2008 interview Shante noted how seriously he took recording despite his limited setup. "We'd be recording in his living room on a reel-to-reel and four-tracks. I really just wanted to go to the mall after one take, but Marley always made me do it again."
Lance Bass Fans Say His 3-Year-Old Son ‘Needs to Be in a Boy Band Immediately’ After Latest Video. Meghan Roos. January 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM. Michael Buckner/Getty Images.