Roxanne Shanté talks her historic Hip-Hop career, from being the first battle rapper on record to surviving the industry’s wildest moments—including six months living with Rick James. She even weighs ...

Shante's 1985 R&B hit "Roxanne's Revenge," an answer record to UTFO's "Roxanne, Roxanne," was described as the first rap diss track. Shante is 55, making her the youngest of this year's honorees.

19: UTFO: Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me (1987) New York hip-hop group UTFO (Untouchable Force Organization) worked with Brooklyn band turned production team Full Force for several albums in the 80s ...