Overview
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.
Cast
Roxanne Shanté
Cross
Ms. Peggy
Ranita
Attorney Schwartz
Antwan
Big John
Classmate #1
Dave
Fastima