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Before Cardi, Before Nicki—There Was Roxanne Shante: The Pioneer Explains Why Female Rappers Don’t Owe Anyone An Explanation Ahead Of Hosting Rock The Bells 2025

Summary by MadameNoire
Source: Monica Schipper Roxanne Shante’s name takes hip-hop heads back to the early days of hip-hop. As one of the first female rappers to make a significant impact on the genre, her rise to fame was a revolutionary show of resilience and authenticity. From her breakout moment as a 14-year-old with “Roxanne’s Revenge” to hosting Rock The Bells 2025, Shante has been a fixture in the culture. She remains an icon, not just in her music but in the w…
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MadameNoire broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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