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Roxanne Shanté is a rapper, singer and musician. Roxanne Shanté was born on November 9, 1969 in Queens, New York, United States. That works out to 56 years old in 2026.
My Take
Roxanne Shanté feels, to me, like living hip-hop history. Coming up in Queens, she made her name as a teenager in the legendary Roxanne Wars and ran with the Juice Crew through the 1980s, an era when female rappers were still a rarity. What I respect most is the sheer nerve it took to break into that scene armed with nothing but wit and razor-sharp lyricism. Having her life dramatized in the 2017 film Roxanne Roxanne only underlines her significance. So much of today's vibrant rap culture rests on pioneers like her, and I count her among the genuine trailblazers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roxanne Shanté
- Name (Japanese)
- ロクサーヌ・シャンテ
- Reading
- ろくさーぬ・しゃんて
- Born
- November 9, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / singer / musician
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Roxanne Shanté born?
Born November 9, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Roxanne Shanté from?
Roxanne Shanté is from Queens, New York, United States.
What does Roxanne Shanté do?
Roxanne Shanté works as rapper, singer, musician.
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