During the "Roxanne Wars" of the mid-Eighties, a battle of words spilled across nearly 50 12-inch singles, captivating the earliest generation of hip-hop fans. With the first volley emerging in late 1984, the records not only showcased an early indication of the young genre's commercial potential, but immediately catapulted 14-year-old Lolita "Roxanne Shanté"
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: First Look: Roxanne Shanté Biopic Salutes Hard Life of Rap Pioneer
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