Nia Long Speaks On "Roxanne Roxanne"

In the early 1980s, the most feared battle MC in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenage girl with the weight of the world on her shoulders. At the age of 14, Lolita "Roxanne Shanté" Gooden was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the streets of the Queensbridge Projects in NYC. Watch Nia Long, who stopped by BUILD to discuss the film, "Roxanne Roxanne." For full schedule and more videos go to BUILDseries.com Follow us: TWITTER:   / buildseriesnyc   FACEBOOK:   / buildseriesnyc   INSTAGRAM:   / buildseriesnyc   SNAPCHAT: BUILDseriesNYC SOUNDCLOUD:   / buildseriesnyc   BUILD is a live interview series like no other—a chance for fans to sit inches away from some of today’s biggest names in entertainment, tech, fashion and business as they share the stories behind their projects and passions. Every conversation yields insights, inspiration and plenty of surprises as moderators and audience members ask questions. It all happens several times a day live and live-streamed on BUILDseries.com. Follow us: TWITTER:   / buildseriesnyc   FACEBOOK:   / buildseriesnyc   INSTAGRAM:   / buildseriesnyc   #BUILDseries #Interview