The embodiment of hip hop, Brooklyn’s own MC Lyte has been moving crowds for over 30 years, and is revered as one of the genre’s most respected lyricists, among both men and women who rock the mic.

*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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. In our exclusive interview last month, while enjoying breakfast ...

Old school and new school? Hip-hop legend MC Lyte begs to differ. Lyte, who performs Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Dodge Poetry Festival's Social Justice Through Spoken Word show at the New Jersey ...

MC Lyte is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. She is the first female of hip-hop’s emcees to release a solo album. Lyte also opened doors for many to join what is now being celebrated ...

MC Lyte is a veteran in the rap game who has seen, firsthand, how the industry has changed over the years. During an interview with Page Six on Friday, Dec. 11, MC Lyte noted the stark differences ...

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 ...

Legendary rapper MC Lyte married the man of her dreams over the weekend in Montego Bay, Jamaica. “It was so beautiful and a fairytale,” Lyte, 46, told Essence of her nuptials with Marine Corp veteran ...