Roxanne Shanté stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about her legacy in hip-hop and her powerful new song “Roxanne the Truth” from the BOBBY DIGITAL PRESENTS: JUICE CREW ALL STARS album. She reflected on celebrating her recent birthday, the confidence that has carried her throughout her life, and why she believes in validating herself rather than seeking approval from others. Roxanne also shared advice for Nessa as a mom, explaining the importance of teaching kids self-love and how to handle losing so they can grow stronger.
During the conversation, Roxanne opened up about her early days battling around New York City, including a wild moment when she showed up with Mike Tyson after a promoter said they wouldn’t pay her. She talked about her upbringing in foster care, taking care of her family at a young age, and why she walked away from music at the height of her career to focus on being a present parent. Roxanne also discussed the emotional process of recording “Roxanne the Truth,” the Juice Crew coming together for a project centered around her life, and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Grammy alongside artists like Prince and Frankie Beverly. She also shared her thoughts on rap battles today, the new generation of women in hip-hop, and what she hopes people will remember when they hear the name Roxanne Shanté years from now.
Stream her song “Roxanne the Truth” from the BOBBY DIGITAL PRESENTS: JUICE CREW ALL STARS album now.
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