Drama

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.

"Life is a battle."

Credits

Chanté AdamsRoxanne Shanté

Mahershala AliCross

Nia LongMs. Peggy

Elvis NolascoRay

Shenell EdmondsRanita