Roxanne Shante

Roxanne Shante
Shante in 2016
Shante in 2016
Background information
Birth nameLolita Shante Gooden
Born (1969-11-09) November 9, 1969 (age 55)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active
  • 1984–1996
  • 2008–present
Labels
Formerly ofJuice Crew
WebsiteRoxanne Shante on Twitter Edit this at Wikidata

Lolita Shante Gooden (born November 9, 1969), better known by her stage name Roxanne Shante, is an American rapper. She first gained attention through the Roxanne Wars and was part of the Juice Crew. The 2017 film Roxanne Roxanne is a dramatization of Shante's life.