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Roxanne Roxanne, born Lolita Shanté Gooden in Queens, New York, in 1969, is a foundational figure in hip-hop. Rising from the borough’s vibrant scene, she burst onto the scene at 14 with Roxanne's Revenge (1984), a track that helped ignite the Roxanne Wars and established her as a fearless voice in rap. Over the years, she released influential albums like Bad Sister (1989) and The Bitch Is Back (1992), and later compilations such as Greatest Hits (1995) and The Best Of Cold Chillin': Roxanne Shante (2001). Her impact extends beyond records: VH1 Hip Hop Honors recognized her contributions, and in 2025 she earned the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first solo female rapper to receive the honor. Roxanne continues to inspire as a mentor and icon of resilience in hip-hop culture.