MC Lyte

MC Lyte (born Lana Michelle Moorer; October 11, 1970) is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock. She has long been considered one of hip-hop's pioneer feminists.

Early life

Lyte was born Lana Michelle Moorer in 1970. Raised in Brooklyn, Lyte began rhyming at the age of 12. One long-standing misconception is that Lyte is the younger sister of Milk D and DJ Giz, Audio Two.

Music

In 1987, when she was 17, Lyte began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme; since that time, she has improved upon her musical prowess, with a total of ten albums released to her credit. In September of the following year, she released her first album, Lyte as a Rock, noted for such hits as "Paper Thin" and the battle rap "10% Dis", a response from then-Hurby Azor associate, Antoinette. Both rappers released battle records against each other. Lyte followed her debut with 1989's Eyes on This, which spawned the hits "Cha Cha Cha" and "Cappucino". Both albums were notable for Lyte's uncensored lyrical matter. She sweetened up a little on 1991's Act Like You Know, noted for its new jack swing sound and the hit single "Poor Georgie". Lyte's fourth album, 1993's Ain't No Other, became her first to reach gold status and was notable for her first top 40 pop hit, "Ruffneck". An inspiring 1993 classic anthem, "Ruffneck", was eventually nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single, and in fact, made MC Lyte the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy. She later went on to become a featured artist on hits by Janet Jackson and Brandy.

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Vibe Magazine 23 Apr 2025

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Tuscaloosanews.com 23 Apr 2025

MUSIC. THURSDAY. Three's Company. 6-9 p.m., The 205 Restaurant and Bar, sixth floor of Homewood Suites downtown, 2451 Jack Warner Parkway, downtown Tuscaloosa ... Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ... SEPT.

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DJ Miss Milan Reflects On “Denial Is A River” Grammy Moment With Doechii

Vibe Magazine 16 Apr 2025

Staff Writer, News ... Follow ... Citing legendary female artists like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Salt-N-Pepa, Milan also shared her appreciation for the crucial role they played in creating opportunities for herself and other emerging artists like Doechii.

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Tuscaloosanews.com 16 Apr 2025

Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater.Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, and at the venue's box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway in downtown ...

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New York Magazine 12 Apr 2025

“All N My Grill (Remix)” featuring MC Solaar and Nicole Wray ... A feel-good block-party banger, the low-end-heavy track is bright and snappy, replete with cultural references to Kango hats, British Knights, and MC Lyte.

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Billboard declares Nicki Minaj Rap ‘GOAT,’ snubs Icons Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott

Business Ghana 10 Apr 2025

Billboard, one of the the world’s most influential music media brand has officially crowned Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj as the Greatest Female Rapper of All Time ... See full list below. 1. Nicki Minaj. 2 ... 3 ... 4. Lil Kim ... MC Lyte ... .

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Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater 2025 concert season begins: What you need to know

Tuscaloosanews.com 10 Apr 2025

The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater's 2025 season opens this Friday, April 11, with stand-up comic Theo Von ... Also new for 2025. a cashless payment system ... 2025 concerts. April 11 ... Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD, 6 p.m ... 1 ... 17 ...

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Tuscaloosanews.com 09 Apr 2025

MUSIC. THURSDAY. Memorial concert for Terry Moore. 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 729 Paul Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa ... FRIDAY ... Mr ... Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Treach, and EPMD, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

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