Mic Check: The Queen of Rap

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It’s the dawn of hip-hop and 15-year-old Roxanne Shanté is the best battle rapper in Queensbridge NYC. She spits out a hit record in the time it takes for her laundry to dry, for real. She’s bold, controversial and everyone wants to take her down at the “MC Battle for World Supremacy.”This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.A giant thank you to the now Grammy-winning, forever "Queen of Rox," Roxanne Shanté for sharing her story with Snap! You can find Roxanne on IG @imroxanneshante. She also hosts a daily show on Sirius XM's Channel 43 Rock the Bells Radio. Tune in!Produced Justin Kramon, edited by Nancy López, original score by Lauryn Newson.Season 16 - Episode 58 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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