MC Lyte
MC Lyte aka Lana Moorer (born October 11, 1970) is an American DJ, actress, model, Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepeneur. She released her first single, "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)," at age 17 in 1988, whose lyrics address the effects of drug abuse on relationships. Lyte's debut album, Lyte as a Rock, was released in September of that year, including the rap classic "Paper Thin," the battle track "10% Dis," the title cut, and the aforementioned "I Cram to Understand U," an early crack era narrative. Lyte as a Rock is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most relevant rap albums ever. The successive full length releases Eyes on This (including the hit single "Cha Cha Cha"), Act Like You Know, and Ain't No Other (featuring the single "Ruffneck," which earned Lyte the first female rapper gold certification as a solo artist) followed in later years. In all, MC Lyte has released eight albums. She has acted in over a dozen films, including Girls Trip and Sylvie's Love, as well as on television. Lyte also does voiceovers, is a motivational speaker, and has written a book, Unstoppable: Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 5.598 |
Birthday | 1971-10-11 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Lana Moorer, Lana Michele Moorer , |
2021
Hip Hop Family Christmas
5.5/2
Follows hip hop's most famous family, as they address negative press and soften their image in a Christmas television special.
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I, Challenger
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The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
4/1
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2022
Bury Me
0/0
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2023
Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation
4/1
Honouring Juneteenth and Black Music Month, this primetime special will detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and...
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2023
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
0/0
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The Dempsey Sisters
7.2/5
Three siblings return to their musical roots, agreeing to let their brother manage their family band.
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
4.054/46
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
2024
One Night Stay
0/0
Obsessive Jessica refuses to be discarded after a one night stand gone wrong. Instead of leaving Marcus' luxurious mansion, she finds a quiet place to...
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
3.5/2
Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jea...
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
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Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
5/2
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A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
10/1
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2007
Playas Ball
4/1
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Playas Ball
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Hustlers Convention
5.7/3
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2016
A Tale of James Brown
0/0
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Girls Trip
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Girls Trip
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
4.7/3
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2003
Civil Brand
6.9/16
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Loved To Death
0/0
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Loved To Death
2021
Bad Hair
5.89/73
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2020
Sylvie's Love
6.319/91
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Sylvie's Love
1999
A Luv Tale
2.4/4
Two women finally find the love and respect they deserve after both of their long-term, loveless relationships fail and they meet each other.
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Angie: Lost Girls
5.4/17
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Train Ride
4/1
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