MC Lyte — born Lana Michele Moorer in 1970 — was a mere 12 years old when she wrote her debut single, “I Cram to Understand U (Sam).” Released in 1987, the track tackled the perils of drug addiction ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Renowned hip-hop icon MC Lyte is making a triumphant return onto the music scene ...

Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte has returned with a music video for her latest single, “Make A Livin’,” which showcases her signature style while delivering a poignant message of perseverance and resilience.

MC Lyte is a single woman learning to push through a drawn-out divorce. The iconic rapper happily announced her nuptials a few years ago, but it didn’t last. As it turns out, Lyte stayed in the ...

Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte made music history as the first female solo rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. When talking about hip-hop, we must never forget the OGs of the game. MC Lyte is one of them.

Predictably, MC Lyte found herself in hot water when she used social media to suggest there was a fine line between flirtation and sexual harassment, and that that line was deteremined by people's ...

*Hip-hop icon MC Lyte admits she was “very distraught” after her marriage to John Wyche ended with a divorce in 2020. “I’m actually still going through it,” Lyte told the ladies of “The Real.” “When ...

*Hip-hop icon MC Lyte recently dopped a Choice Mix for Red Bull Radio, which is an hour long curated playlist of hits from female rappers including Queen Latifah, Cardi B, Keyshia Cole, Beyoncé, Lyte ...

MC Lyte’s style evolution reads like a vibrant love letter to hip‑hop’s legacy. It’s bold, unapologetic, and endlessly elegant. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, she dominated stages and street corners ...

What can MC Lyte not do? She raps, acts, DJs, and even does voiceovers for some of the most popular and prestigious award shows in the music industry. Her résumé is as impressive as it is expansive.

It’s rare that you experience life-changing transformation, do the wobble, break the chains of financial slavery, and feel the love of God while taking a selfie, all in the span of a few hours. And ...

TheGrio is celebrating Black Music Month with “High Frequency,” our celebration of trailblazing Black Women in music. When talking about hip-hop, we must never forget the OGs of the game. MC Lyte is ...