Based on a true story.
What do you say about sucking your thumb?
You will mess up your teeth as if you have chewed stones.
Look at your lips. You wear my red lipstick again. Are you an adult?
No one wears red lipstick other than Mother. Come on.
Where do we go? / To Park Jam.
Just follow the music, Mrs. Peggy.
The champions have arrived...
The champions have arrived... / Alright, Ranita.
Enough with the shout. We understand.
Sorry.
Good. It is true.
Damn. They come.
Queensbridge Rap Race Champion has arrived. Let's continue!
Everything in front of the DJ. Come on.
We start... Rap Champion Queensbridge has arrived. Come on.
Champion has arrived....
The champions have arrived...
You don't know... That's right.
What is this? / Isn't it already? I said the champion had arrived?
Dude, I don't want to fight rap with a little girl.
That's right. You asked the Queensbridge champion.
Good, who first?
Remember, this is hip-hop, dance is broken, MC, mural and DJ.
Why do we do this? Peace, love,
Unity and for pleasure, understand?
Let's start the rap fight!
May I say rude?
Mother doesn't care what you do as long as you win $ 50.
Welcome to Queensbridge, City of New York.
1982
That's what I like.
Come on, Fast...
Stop, you will hurt me with your teeth.
Then why? I will still kiss you.
Shante. Come on. If you want to do this, do it in your room And tell Latifa to come here and let's have dinner.
Dinner is ready.
Notice this.
Shante, stop it!
Mother looking for you.
Mom, I have chosen my room.
Really? Let's see.
I like this room along with the window.
I really want that.
You have to fight it together the others. What do you think?
You can have anything you want.
Go wash your hands.
What is this, honey? / We celebrate.
Celebrate what? / Life.
A new beginning, baby! / OK.
OK, then. Come on.
Tell me you love me.
You know how I feel... / I want to hear you say that.
Say you love me. / I will tell you this Come on. Come on, come on, come on.
We dance. Let's see your ability.
Show me if you still have it.
OK, Fastima, five minutes.
Don't be late on your first day of school.
Gosh, you are lucky.
You also got your own ?
That doesn't matter. I'm glad we have a backyard,
So he doesn't need to play on dirty mattresses again.
Yes, that's true.
Speaking of which...
You see a new jacket Sergio Valente?
That's very good. I have to buy it.
Yes, also the jeans.
When you buy it, make sure you also buy me.
You're nothing, Shante.
What are you saying?
I don't want to fight rap with you anymore, Ronald.
He has defeated you, so close your mouth.
Nobody talks to you, fat. / Keep your speech.
I'm the best rapper on Bridge.
No, in the world. I've practiced. I'm ready now.
You have to practice again.
Alright, Fast. Time runs out, ayo./ I have $ 50, I can beat you.
$ 50? Only that? He doesn't want to fight rap less than $ 100.
Go from here. $ 75.
$ 100. Are you deaf? / I don't have 100.
Then you can't fight rap. We are Audi 5000, guys.
Move aside.
Go the base of an ugly woman. Nobody wants you.
Bring those slanted eyes back to your place of origin.
Do you want me to make you coma? / Talk again.
Yes, I thought.
Speak again.
Come on.
Morning, class. We arrived new students this semester.
Welcome, Ms. Lolita Gooden.
You can call me Shante.
Young people, you have a problem?
He already knew he didn't have problems.
Tell us a little about you, Shante.
I'm from Queensbridge, but I'm studying at Woodside.
Woodside? Woodside is a very good school.
I didn't say 802 was bad. But...
Understand what I mean? / Yes.
I have to move because I must be closer to home.
My sister starts going to school,
I have to drive and pick him up.
You know, adult things.
OK. Again, welcome to 802.
Please sit down.
I have strict rules. Keep your class clean.
Don't remove it. I want to put it in my new room.
You have to color it in the line, Fast./ Mother prick doesn't have to be.
I've been thinking...
You know Gina's children, Sharonda and Nicole?
What if we take them to the big house that we will buy?
Yes dear. They can come along. Why are you laughing?
Because, baby, that's why I love you.
You always think of others.
But we can't afford to buy that house now, understand?
I have something for you.
And we will get the house.
Honey, is this what I thought? / You have to open and see.
This can be for down payment. / Right.
How did you get this? / I saved it.
Peggy. / I'm a little saving every day.
I will do anything for my children.
OK, baby. Do you know?
We will buy the house.
Really? / We buy that house.
We buy that house! / We will try it. Come here
You should sleep, Fast.
You're big now. You have to get ready for school.
You should be the same. You also have to go to school.
Sleep.
You said you were what "Guardian" today?
You should think again what you say.
You can't stop the crime with t-shirts and hats.
It's up to you. / You will only be hurt.
He already looks injured.
OK. but don't look for me when you are robbed on the train.
Whatever. / Here it is.
Stop it. Loser.
Whatever. / He's a loser.
Choose what you want.
Look at Lil Cross. You're so sweet.
Just like his father.
Who contacted you? Your boyfriend?
No.
Can you help him choose candy?
I have to call. / Wait, how much do you pay?
You can take this.
I come back soon, understand?
Do you want to?
You know you have to buy my candy, right?
OK.
Where is your father?
You shouldn't take care of him.
He gave me $ 15. I don't know he will go all this time.
Do you know what time it is? / Yes.
Get ready. Hear.
I thought you were neat, but it turned out to be a baby caretaker
It should tell him not to play me, crazy That's what happened when you involved the heart
Leaving friends and opening Shante's clothes room
Looks like you're in a black business
And what you need is diapers and milk,
Come on, kid.
Have you bought candy?
You have to pay again. You left long enough.
I go only 5 minutes. / 5 minutes is long.
We can just leave him here.
Who do you think you are?
You're so funny.
Taking care of children can be troublesome.
Come on.
Give me a beat.
Mother hears you fiddling with my door, Shante.
What do you want?
I want to enter.
What time is my door locked?
Do you want to go out there play with your friends?
So keep it out there, but stop knocking on my door!
Hey, come on, Peggy.
Let him in. / No, Dave.
If he wants to relax on the street, let him stay out there.
My door is locked at 9:00 p.m.
And that applies to everyone.
Peggy.
That applies to everyone.
Come on.
Thank you, Dave./ Yes.
We move... Everyone, we move...
We move...
Fast, stop it. Sit down
Everything, we move. We moved...
Neek, is your item ready?
Yes, it's ready. / Good.
Shante! Latifa!
Hurry out. Dave is coming soon.
We are ready. / Hurry up.
Mom, when we finish moving, will you see me fighting rap?
Yes, Shante, you will see you.
But now hurry up and take the bags to the door.
We have to go.
Children. What are you doing?
It's a happy day. Mother should not be angry.
Mother is not angry, but can you not be noisy?
Let your mouth rest.
Finally.
Hello everyone.
I came here to see if you left.
Still not. But the truck is on the way.
He should have come from before.
You don't say like I thought you'd say.
I said nothing to you.
Why?
We will get it back. I promise.
That's all I have.
$ 20,000.
Why did he bring that away from my children?
Do you know how long I have to save the money?
How many toilets and the butt I cleaned?
Why, Gina?
Every time I try to go... / This.
Drink.
No, it won't make me get out of here.
That will calm your mind.
Shante, stop sucking your thumb.
Do you know how much you paid for the braces?
And you put your thumb then mess up your teeth?
He is the only one who is wearing braces.
Come here, kid.
Let me see if it works. / Alright, Mrs. Peggy.
Shante, go away. No. Let's see if it works.
I understand. Okay? No problem.
Bring your siblings to the room, Shante. / Come on.
Ny. Peggy, it's okay.
It's okay. You can overflow your emotions.
I'm fine.
We will be fine.
Move aside. Get off my bed. I don't want you here.
No. No! / Get out of the way!
Get out of the way./ This is also my bed.
Stop it, it hurts. You don't know how to comb my hair.
Stop moving.
Stop it! I want my mother to comb my hair!
Mother is sleeping. We can't wake him up.
Stop it!
Go.
What are you doing?
You two should be prepared. School time.
Come on, Neek. I need your help!
OK.
Mom, are you awake?
My hair has to be combed. Shante can't do that.
Mother?
Come on, wake up.
Men are useless, Shante.
I tell you, they are useless. It's really not important.
Have they found him?
He has already left, Ranita.
Fuck. / You're nothing, Shante.
It's time for you to get rid of
Attack me all you want but you can't touch me
I won't rest until puts you in the grave
You're a second class man, here is the woman in power
I'm Shante, You can't play me
You're the type of person who takes food from children You're useless, always annoys people
I have a cross, You might work with demons
I don't trust you as far as I can throw you
You can't be like who flies worldwide Another loud rap, you like my bra strap
You stepped on me, then you got a hard slap
And you still have time to think if I'm useless?
You must be too because of cocaine Trying to stay strong but everything you say is weak
I rhymed violently and you just shut up
I am the best and care the opinion of others
And you're not rhyming anymore because your breath smells
Fast, fast, fast... Give me your money.
Our appearance is not free. / Right. That's my friend, Shaunie.
He defeated the man. The man is not ready for that.
That's so cool, Shante.
But when will you go to the store for me?
I need new clothes.
Do you have money?
There is something there.
Nothing. / Show me.
Nothing.
Keep talking so and see what happened to you.
When was the last time you went to school?
I don't want the social service officer to come to my house, again, understand?
I want the best for you, and I'm sick of this.
If you don't like it, you can leave my house.
I do this for us, Mom. We need money.
Mother doesn't care about money! Mother wants you to go to school!
Your time is 30 minutes.
Good luck with my students who are smart.
Mr. Lester, I need a question sheet.
I forgot you were here, Ms. Gooden.
Can I meet me in the hallway? / I can't take the exam?
How can it be? You never came.
Lobby, please. Now.
Yes, I know what a warrant is PINS. / You certainly don't know.
They come here looking for you.
They ask me to give you up when I see you.
So what's up? What happened?
None.
Look, I know the streets are more interesting,
But you have to find how to overcome it.
And you know, you can.
Because you are very smart, Shante.
Hey, Mrs. Peggy.
Hey, Mrs. Denise./ Where are you going?
Wait for their father. He should ask them to eat ice cream,
But you know how it goes.
Don't worry. I will watch over them.
Hey kids! You look beautiful.
Looks like Easter Sunday out here.
I don't know why we have to wear these clothes.
Because I said that.
How are you, Shante? / How are you, Tone?
You all look crazy.
There are young people from Jamaica who want to race with you.
What? You don't want it to rape again?
I don't want to fight rap less than $ 250. I don't want to waste time.
Now about money, huh? / That is what happened.
Good, $ 250 is not a problem. We will try.
Besides, all is good? / Yes.
Don't we look good?
All right, Shante.
If you want to go to the bathroom, go./ I don't want to go to the bathroom.
Fast, go to the bathroom.
I will come with you. No!
Come on ./ Stop. I did not leave.
Why don't you want to enter?
Are you afraid to miss Dad?
Stand up.
Standing, Fast. We will not enter the house.
Neek, LaLa. We must stand around him.
Come on. Stretch your dress.
Fast, enter into our midst. You can pee there.
He only needs to enter the house.
Don't get my feet.
I feel like a new person again.
That's a pity.
Children learn to be disappointed men since childhood.
That will happen sooner or later.
Shante!
There are nuts and cornbread on the stove if you are hungry.
Honey, sit down.
Or you can go back to your house. I can watch them.
I want all of you to make this a lesson.
Never wait for for that bastard again.
This is what happens when you think they love you but it doesn't.
Men can't be relied on.
Come on, Shante. Go inside and eat something.
Give my child, Shante.
Don't behave like that to Mother, because mom is not your father.
You don't eat? / No.
Do you know what time my door is locked.
Mother.
I'm really fed up.
I try hard here.
Bob's karate is in action.
Good, for this, the pay is 500.
I pay for everything 250./ 250?
For six sweaters made of wool?
It costs $ 1,000 at the shop. / 250, Shante.
You only need 30 minutes, in and out.
$ 250 with a $ 50 fraction for a 30-minute job?
That should be easy.
Miss? Miss?
Hey, come back here!
Fuck you! I'm finished!
I'm serious about the $ 50 per week.
Don't be late. / Will not.
This.
Enter the money here, understand? Enter it here every week.
And I'm serious about being late paying, Shante.
I rely on that.
Tone.
Thank you. / No problem, Shante.
We are family. That's why I invite you to my house.
Gosh, this lamp doesn't stop flashing.
How will you pay rent?
Are you still shoplifting?
You're really conventional.
Let the thief do that.
We only do things that are civilized, right? You have to focus.
I told you I would immediately take you.
Hey. Shante.
What's wrong?
The phone made a mistake with you?
No, the phone is broken.
I can help you. Use my cellphone if you want.
How do these things work?
Press the number then press the red button.
Hello? / Neek Neek. How are you?
Shante. Hey, where are you?
I can't tell you.
How are you? How is it all? / When will you go home?
I won't come back, Neek. I won't go home.
But I will bring a little money.
Mother. He drinks a lot.
I want to go, Shante.
I want to stay with you.
Can you come pick us up?
All good?
Hey, Shante.
What's up?
What do you want? / Drugs.
I'm not rapping.
What do you think is a free concert?
Hi, I'm VJ Ralph McDaniels. / And I'm Vid Kid.
We have received a letter and telephone... / A lot of letters.
... about people who say no know what time the "Box" shows.
They don't know what time "Video Music Box" shows?
Tell them when it is ./ Monday to Friday, 15:30...
Hey, Shante.
I came to pick up something.
The rent is in a jar.
It has accumulated and is waiting for you to take.
Let it accumulate.
You still have Kool-Aid again? / Yes. In the fridge.
Good.
Shante, can you use other clothes?
You can't hang out here like that.
Wear a nightgown while here.
There are many men here.
You can't go around like that. Wear your clothes.
What do you mean? I always use this.
No.
What? Since I moved here, I wear the same nightgown.
No.
Hey, where are you going?
Stop, Tone.
What are you doing? Come here. What are you doing?
Come on. Stop fighting.
No, Tone./ Shut up.
Calm down./ No! Tone, stop it!
Stop fighting. / No, no.
Shut up.
Stopping!
Come on ./ Don't.
You have to go. / What?
You have to go.
Get out of here. / No.
You better go... / I don't know where to go, Tone.
I don't care.
Come on. Hurry up. / Good, I'll do that.
Sorry, I will do it. Come on, I'll do it.
I can't go!
Do you think you've become an adult, and now are you back?
Tell mom one reason why I have to accept you again.
Because you are my child?
Do you still have clothes again?
I won't take that. What do you think this is?
I tell you you're not clean-clean. / Really?
How will you tell Mom?
I miss you, basic cruel person.
Hey!
Shante!
Are you still rhyming? / Yes.
I have a rhythm, and I want you who fill in the receipt.
I don't have time. I have to wash clothes.
Come on, one Verse. This won't be long.
What will you give me to do this?
I don't have money for given to you.
Are you still working at the Sergio Valente plant?
Well then, au want jeans for me and my siblings.
I want Western Sergios./ Good, I can get that.
Will you come? / Yes.
I have to wash clothes first. My mother has scolded me.
I have to do it./ Good. But hurry up.
I only have 10 minutes.
Quickly give me the beat. / .
I need four pants Western Sergio.
Good, I'll try.
You've heard songs from UTFO, "Roxanne, Roxanne"?
Yes. / Can you do it like that?
Well, we'll see.
Marley, what are you doing?
You're wasting my time.
You have to wear headphones to hear the beat, Shante.
I will play the song.
Shante, where do you want to go? We have to play and hear it.
I'm done. I don't want to be lectured by my mother.
Hello? / You entered the radio! Gosh!
Oh my God, Shante! Gosh!
Oh my God! Gosh! You're on the radio!
Stop calling. You will make me have trouble.
I wonder what I sound like.
Are you Shante? We hear you on the radio. You sound amazing.
Alright, back off... He's a big star now.
OK, come on.
Move aside! No, he doesn't give a signature.
It's crazy how Shante entered the entire newspaper.
Newspaper? What newspaper?
You don't know?
What happened now?
What's the problem he is in now? / I think you should ask him.
Gosh. Shante always get into trouble.
Thank you. / Don't have children, Raoul.
Shante.
I heard you entered the newspaper. What are you doing now?
You really can't stay away from the problem, huh?
They play my song on radio./ What song?
So here all the raps are pointing.
OK. Mother likes that.
But who is "Roxanne?" That is not your name.
Mother doesn't give you the name Roxanne.
What is your name? Mother, I think it's not your name, baby.
Mother doesn't give you the name Roxanne.
Show me your teeth. We have to check the braces.
No. On their leaflets say all may enter.
Prizes are as high as $ 2,500. We came here to win it.
No. He doesn't want to show his teeth.
We can't allow women with rap braces.
All the "female rap singers" don't like songs about me?
How many now, 50 people? That's crazy.
50 people don't like me because of this one.
They should thank me,
Send me gifts for Mother's Day, because I gave birth to them.
You know this is like poetry,
It's Magic 106FM, WHBI.
The title of the song "Roxanne Speaks Out."
Hopefully you are ready to record it because you might not hear it again.
It was played 10 minutes before 2 am.
Are you good?
Are we good?
Everything is good? / Yes.
Good. If you need something, tell me.
Sparky Dee...
What do you think of "Sparky's Turn"? He will get busier...
Go from here, I told you, I'm sick of talking to you.
You don't like to hear this? I can turn it off if you want.
Hey, come on...
Shan, I wonder why you argue with fools.
Isn't that right, Ranita?
Everything is good here?
Look at you, Shante. You look more mature.
I'm glad everything works fine for you. / Thank you.
Want to drink something? I can get it for you.
If you have free time, so I invite you to date.
me and you.
Treat for your success.
Go. Don't disturb this girl.
He is no longer a girl. No, Shante?
I'm no longer a child.
Shaunie.
Are you ready to go?
Yes. He is ready, I'm ready. I'm in school tomorrow. Come on.
I can take you home, Shante.
All good, big men. Good work get him out of here.
You don't know me, man.
All good, man.
I just said. Shante needs protection.
He's a big star now.
OK.
If you need something, contact me.
Shaunie.
I want to talk to you.
$ 100? Only that? Is my payment crap?
I'm fighting rap three times tonight.
I produce more than on the street, Ray.
Come on, Shaunie. We only got $ 500.
We owe $ 100 for limo, and the rest is shared with others.
Look, this is how it works. Whose importance does this show.
If everyone works, all get the same payment.
We have to take care of the family.
I will get you a big event.
You will get a lot of money. I promise.
See what I get for you.
You know I don't drink, Ray./ Open it.
You know we use this bag for everyone.
Gosh.
This is cool.
"Roxanne Shante."
Say the fast.
Thank you, Ray.
You're welcome.
The champions have arrived...
We are used to busy ourselves.
You should see us, Antwan. You conquered them.
You're still conquering They are now.
And keep conquering them.
Look, there won't be any with you as long as I'm here.
Like tonight? I won't let people touch you.
I will always be there, get ready.
I know that.
Hey, Shaunie.
You know you can do it take over, right?
Of course. That's not new.
I always tell them the champion has arrived.
You guys are crazy.
No.
We love you, Shaunie. / Yes.
I love you all too.
Hey, do you like the way I say that?
No.
The champions have arrived...
Champion has arrived!
Bronx residents, what about your news tonight?
Where is the sound ?!
This is my DJ, Marley Marl, along with a funky mix.
We will give a new song to all of you.
Subjects that I am very good at.
What? / Yes, Shaunie. He was held overnight.
They say Antwan beat people who owe him money.
Overnight? / Right.
Good show, Roxanne.
That's really cool. / Thank you.
May I ask for your signature?
Can we get him out? / I don't know.
This doesn't look good.
You forgot to answer the question.
Look what he asked me. As if we were schoolgirls.
Roxanne Roxanne Can I be your girlfriend?
And you tick "No"? Shaunie, you are cruel.
This. I don't need a man. And you are too young for me.
But we are the same age.
Exactly.
I shouldn't be here.
After you.
Before we enter, I want to close your eyes.
I don't want to wear it. What for?
Just wear it.
I told you, I shouldn't be here.
Shante, don't be stubborn.
Let me do something for you. / You don't need to do that.
This is very ridiculous.
You have to give me relief.
I have to do habits white people occasionally.
Extend your hand.
What is this? / What is it like?
Is this a fur coat?
Who do you think I am?
It looks a little big.
I'm sure this is right.
Why did you give me this big coat?
That's not for you. That's for me.
Do you like it?
Cross, why are you playing with me?
I just want to see your reaction when I invite you to date tonight.
I don't know this.
People will think we are partners.
And no one has ever given me something like this.
Come here, try wearing it.
Sweet.
I like your spots.
I'm not ready for that.
Me too.
Pull over there.
Right in front of this car.
Open the baggage.
I am back soon.
All good? We don't have to go out.
No. Just a little tired.
We go.
This is why I did this.
Roxanne, Roxanne
I want to be your lover
Dude, do you see him being with whom?
This is not like that. I just sing.
Come on, Cross.
You're beautiful.
You're handsome too.
Good eyes.
Every girl here likes you.
It is clear who I am with here tonight.
Why are you with me, cross?
Do you know how old I am?
Good.
I don't care what happens here, Shante.
But there is something with you.
I want a family.
Family ties. I need that in my life.
Let me give it to you.
Give me anything?
Love, Shante.
Have you ever felt that?
I told you, this is big.
We will get paid!
Listen, we give them a tour like a kind of competition.
Make a big event every night.
Roxanne Shante against Sparky Dee.
"Round One."
This will be very good.
You have never seen anything like this before.
And they attack each other.
Fans must like this.
Hey, you, new person.
Shante, can I show you my ?
I hurry. Next time.
Yes, you. You see a woman carrying a bag, you have to help her.
I don't teach you manners? / My fault.
You have to work here.
You have to try if you want to be at my level.
Bring my bag. / Let me show you my frame.
Son, if you show rhymes, you must have done it.
But whatever. It's rapping.
What is your name?
Nasir./ Nasir.
If you can't catch it next I see you,
I will beat you up.
I'm not kidding. Now go to school.
Why are you there, Ranita?
I just want to go to school.
We can take you. / No, I will walk.
The first big tour, huh? / Yes, I know.
If you could come along.
I can't.
You are my first DJ and as well as my companion.
I think they've been waiting for you.
Come here.
Why are you so sad, Ranita?
I will still be back.
I also don't want to go.
The first album "Roxanne's Revenge."
I do that to prove my purpose.
To prove to him that I can rap.
What actually happens is,
He is going to wash clothes. Underwear.
I ask him to forget to wash clothes, and come to work on this song.
Then he comes... / You have to tell them the story of washing clothes?
Saying if I was going to wash clothes?
He always says the story is washing clothes. / That's the truth.
He wants to go and wash clothes and underwear,
I asked him to come and work on this recording.
Marley, I don't wash underwear. It's my mother's dirty clothes.
If it's not for me, Shaunie, you're still busy washing underwear.
Whatever. I keep doing our biggest song in one recording.
I make songs and wash clothes at the same time.
Understand what I mean? You must accept and be nice...
... when they shouted, "Roxanne, I want to be your lover."
Let their imagination work.
Take advantage of them.
Make it a fantasy for them.
Yes, they can be your lover.
Like a man there. Take advantage of him.
Listen, it's all part of being Roxanne Shante, understand?
Look, Shaunie, you're a phenomenon now.
Are you coming, Roxanne?
OK.
I have 10 types of garages like this.
We have cars everywhere.
So you're a big businessman, huh? / That's right.
These Southern people also get money.
Wait a minute, friend. / Good.
I want to show you who we are call Southern hospitality.
I save this for you.
Really? We just met, Doug. I don't know about it all.
I don't care.
You're Roxanne Shante, baby.
You're a big person. You deserve this.
This is nothing for me.
I just enjoy this time with you. Let me spend money.
So you want that?
Of course.
We have connections on SAMSAT.
Want us to make this car in your name?
I don't think so with my name. / Then whose name?
That can be in the name of my manager.
There are other things.
Do you like jewelry?
You should not receive gifts from people.
What? / You hear me. You should not receive a gift.
You know what they want in return.
I won't give any reply. Take care of your own business.
You sell yourself, Shaunie./ Fuck you, Marley.
Can you both be calm? / No, Ray. He acts like a prostitute.
You're angry because you can't can nudge me.
What happened here?
We are like family. What's up with you?
Look at this, he really is selfish now.
Nobody wants you.
Do you know? Give this to me.
Release me!
Fuck you! I too don't care about that.
Give it to your girlfriend, the basis of a poor DJ.
I made you famous. / Make others famous.
You're just jealous. You want the center of attention like me.
What is this, Shaunie? What is your problem?
Fuck him. / One more thing...
I don't want to be your DJ anymore, forever.
Look for someone else. We're done.
You are jealous.
He brings all my records. / Wait.
You have to kill him for get the album from him.
Then he will die. / Calm down, Shaunie. That's not necessary.
I can beat-boxes for your consultant.
Beat-box? / Yes.
During the show? / Yes, that's what I did.
Believe me, they will like us.
I'll see you soon. / Come back to school, son.
Hey, baby.
Calm down, it's okay. I know him.
He is in the right hands, big man.
That's your new bodyguard?
What's wrong with the other big man?
Why are you here? I have business.
Plus, I have to meet my Shante.
Roxanne, Roxanne ..
I want to be your lover.
Much is needed for to be my lover.
Go from here, man.
What the hell, Cross? / I'm wrong.
I haven't seen you for a long time.
I miss those spots.
I have to do this show.
I wait here.
Let's do this.
Are you related to him, Shaunie?
This is not good. I don't want to listen now, Shan.
You're ready, Biz? / Always.
Release me...
You hit my mouth, basic bastard.
I have apologized.
Let me see...
You're fine.
My fault.
I'm just a little possessive with you.
I don't want other people mess this up.
I told you, it's only part of my job.
I don't like it when they do it.
I understand.
Hey.
Sorry.
Hey, Shaunie.
Our tour money is gone. / What?
I put my bag on the toilet.
When I get out, some of my bags are gone,
And the money is in one bag. This just happens.
Have you reported the police? Tell the hotel clerk?
There are many items in the bag. I can't contact the police. It's gone.
So you tell me all our tour money is gone?
Most of that. I've given Marley and Sparky their pieces,
And I just want to give your part,
But I have to go to the toilet, then my bags are gone.
Gosh.
Why do you treat him like this? / What is it like?
What? / I've searched. It's gone.
There is nothing I can do.
Just like that, Ray? / Stop it.
Marley?
Fuck this. Give me my money! / Calm down.
Release, Sparky. Fuck the concert This rap! I want my money!
It's not worth it, Shante. / Release, Sparky!
Fuck all of you!
If Antwan is here, he will beat all of you!
Antwan can't do anything. / Fuck this!
After all there is no money from this show.
That's right. Fuck them.
You don't need them, Shaunie. You can without them, understand?
Understand?
This.
I know what we are mutual do and say.
But in the end we are still sisters.
Hey, man. Do you think I'm kidding?
You run away with my package.
You better reply to this bastard!
Are you ready to order?
We still see. Give us another 5 minutes.
I ordered beer. Whatever you have.
We have "High Life."
What about you, ma'am? You seem to need a drink.
I bring you beer, okay?
I am back soon.
What did you see?
You don't stop looking at me.
I try to think who you are and why are you in front of me.
This is your girlfriend, Shante? What happened?
You really want to be an adult to find an old man?
Basic perverted man!
Mom, can you stop? What do you want... / Stop?
Mother always tells you.
You're quite a problem,
In the end the problem itself will come to you.
And you see the problem you find.
Do you know how old it is? He is still 16 years old.
You look my age. / You sound like a wounded woman.
Someone must have made you hurt so badly.
Until you hate all men.
You don't want him to be happy? Do you want him to suffer like you?
Don't boast too much. Shante, are you cheating on this person?
You cheated on him? / I don't have time for this.
Yes. Go from here.
Cross, wait. Don't try to run away with that man!
I moved to Jersey with you.
Come back with your mother crazy.
You're not ready for all this, Shante.
Go.
You must learn to take care of your speech, or I will continue to beat you up.
Keep on disrespecting me, keep doing it.
Stand up. I'm not kidding. Stand up.
Get out of my house.
Go.
Fast... What's with you?
Are you crazy? / Fuck you, fucker!
I hate you!
Come on, Roxanne. I know you can give me a smile.
I can't.
Come on. You're too pretty not to smile.
I can't move my jaw. Just take the photo.
That's beautiful.
See? That doesn't hurt, right?
We take photos again in the building. / No, I'm fine.
But thank you.
Where have you been, Shaunie? We've been looking for you.
I heard you were in Newark together family and all.
Congratulations to your child.
Look, I have good news.
"Cold Chillin" "got an agreement with Warner Bros.
They don't want to do that without you.
They want to push you.
Ray, it's been four years and I don't have an album.
Tell me why.
Because you didn't pay me.
That's what we will do, Shaunie.
Remove the first album, then you tour.
Really.
Listen, I'm sorry, Shaunie.
But that's what I thought would happen.
I promise, this time is different.
We have all learned.
Fuck you. Fuck rap.
I don't produce money from rapping.
Really. Fuck "Roxanne Shante."
Because of him I was beaten every day.
Think about this, Shaunie.
Act right, Shaunie.
How do I look?
You look beautiful.
You didn't like the clothes I bought for you. / Yes, that's church clothes.
Shaunie, I can't believe you cut your beautiful hair.
I have to, 'Nessa. Roxanne Shante must leave.
He who has hair ponytail, and I need change.
I don't like cutting it.
Hey, Mrs. Peggy.
Hey, 'Nessa.
Hi, Mother.
Hey, Shante.
Your husband kicked you out and did you go back home?
I bought clothes and we would go buy ice cream.
They can't go.
No ice cream before dinner.
Mother.
Why are you straightening your hair?
You make my house smell like dirty jeans that are ironed.
Why don't you go to the salon? Beauty, big star?
Shante.
Why did you come here?
Why are you so tense?
Will you act like that now?
Can I finish my bath?
I hit you because I love you.
You know that, right?
If I don't care, I won't do that.
Come on.
I love you, you know?
That looks right for you.
Buy a video recorder, color TV, big screen TV,
Video cameras, even audio-video component systems.
Buy everything while there is a discount,
During TV discounts and videos on the Crazyest Day ever.
Remember, we don't sell lower prices,
We don't sell prices low, and we are serious.
So buy everything and everything with CDs and videos. Buy now...
Much has happened, Cross.
The record label wants me back.
Then return.
And my siblings need me.
It's too heavy, and I can't...
I can't.
I just...
I think this must end.
This ends.
Do you think that?
This is an adult problem, Nn. Roxanne Shante.
Nothing ends.
How are your ribs today?
Three of your ribs are broken, so you will feel pain for a while.
Rest and you will be able to go home tomorrow morning.
We talked to your father.
He will sign return letter.
Do you talk to my father?
Right. Mr. James Cross.
He was here with your brother. Did you not meet them?
Shante.
Be careful, understand? Watch Out.
Ms. Gooden, do you need anything else?
No.
Thank you, Sister. / You're welcome.
Alright, kids. Sit down.
Give your brother space to breathe.
What happened to you, Shante?
I just want to be children, mother.
That's all.
I see my whole life change that day.
I lost you.
I lost my friend.
I lost my mother.
When you take the drink...
That affects me.
I'm sorry, dear.
I'm sorry mom.
You mean you didn't meet Chucky for two weeks?
Bastard basis.
Listen, Shante, you have to talk to him.
You must get Chucky back.
You don't miss your child?
Of course I miss my child.
Means you have to talk to him.
At least let me talk with him.
Press the number.
Hello? / Hey, where is Chucky?
Give the phone to Shante. He doesn't want to talk to you.
Give the phone to Shante or I hang up.
You have to talk to him.
Go home, Shante.
Say.
I hit you because I love you.
Now go home.
I just want Kareem.
Do you just want Kareem? Really? Is that all you want?
After all I did for you? / Cross, stop it.
I will not return. / No, bitch, this won't stop.
Do you want your child back? Listen to me, damn it,
I give you the world, Shante.
And now you don't act like you should.
I should beat you up worse.
If you don't speak, we won't be in a situation like this.
You know, fuck.
I've also had enough of you.
Do you want him back? $ 10,000.
Do you have 10,000?
Yes, I thought.
Now go home.
You know, Shante, you guys never stopped making me amazed.
I...
I can't help you buy your child again.
You can't buy people.
What's wrong with you? It's like modern-day slavery.
Your husband wants to sell his own son for $ 10,000.
And you here want me to give you documents...
... to authorize the purchase? That can't be trusted.
Bastard.
I can't believe that will help you with this.
You shouldn't tell others.
You don't have to replace the money.
I owe you.
Again, it's my fault, Shante.
Tell me where you meet that person.
I can get 10,000 back, and that will be yours. Really.
You meet him, give him the money,
Then you go with your child.
Then we come.
That will be another dead person black.
Dead people around here are normal.
They won't think twice about him.
You don't need to worry about him anymore.
I can't do that.
Are you sure, Shante?
What do you want me to sign?
You will always be my woman.
Remember that.
Chuck.
It's a big house in Newark.
Unfortunately, it's good that children can move there with you.
Ny. Peggy told me. He...
How do you smile? I haven't seen that for a long time.
Yes. And my first album will also be released.
That looks good, Mrs. Denise./ Congratulations.
I am very proud of you.
You make us all here look good.
She's a sweet kid.
We want to go buy ice cream and go to Park Jam, if you want to come along.
No. My gout will only be troublesome.
But I still survive. Like a rocking tooth.
I will cook for you. That is what I will do.
Do you want that? That's good, right?
You can't pass me and don't say anything.
Peace, Shante./ Peace?
You're taller than me now.
Do you have a stage name? / Nas.
OK, Nas.
Show me your rim.
You remember what I said if you can't do that.
Hi, Mrs. Denise./ You will be beaten up.
Listen to me. / Hurry up.
Do it. / There is no time for this.
Do you think I'm kidding? / Look at your kids.
Look at that. He is like you.
Hey, ma'am. Look at this child.
He said he could rap. But he must prove that.
Do you want to race with my son, Nasir?
Queensbridge champion since 9 years? He never loses.
How much money do you have? He doesn't catch it for free.
I'm bigger now, prepare to conquer the world
The new king from Queens seems ready to steal the crown.
Having property to supervise the police in the van
Holding the stone in his hand trying becomes like Roxanne
To hide it for my brother who entered the forest
Collect group checks summer youth
Insert it into a wrinkled
Preparing to present Not only stringing words
I'm strong because I learned from the best woman here
And I swear to make this Jects World famous And if they don't like my song I will be crazy like...
R-O-X-A-N-N-E
That's good. / Thank you.
Good work.
Now go to school.
The reason why it's so important that men know more about women...
That's because they know things that women like to do,
And things that men have to do to make women happy,
That's why we try to do it. We try to go back to family matters.
You can't have a family if you know what is needed.
The reason I feel we are losing family is because...
Men please don't be angry with me. I beg you not to be angry.
Men do not fulfill their responsibilities.
I don't know if I have to say this.
But they are not responsible.
And the reason I say that is because men prefer to hang out.
They don't want to be at home, flowers...
No one buys flowers anymore. You have to die to get flowers.