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
S.W.A.T.
DEA Special Agent Katrina Walsh
Regular Show
Demel-Ishun (voice)
Moesha
MC Lyte
Queen of the South
the professor
Strong Medicine
Nikki
New York Undercover
Female Rapper
MTV Unplugged
Self
Half & Half
Kai Owens
Girls Trip
MC Lyte
Get Real
Beth Hunter
Playas Ball
Laquinta
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
Self
Train Ride
Katrina Daniels
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
Tales
Makena Daniels
For Your Love
Lana
BET Awards
Self - Performer
Bury Me
Diane
Civil Brand
Sgt. Cervantes
I, Challenger
Diane
Love Lounge
One Night Stay
Jazmine
JANET JACKSON.
Self
Angie: Lost Girls
Pastor Kim
Hip Hop Family Christmas
Tina Nixon
Black in the 80s
Hip Hop Honors
janet.
Platinum
Camille FaReal
Bad Hair
Coral
Sylvie's Love
Mikki
Partners in Rhyme
Lana Crawford
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Sister II Lumumba
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
Tina Nixon
A Luv Tale
Aklia
Female American Rap Stars
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
A Tale of James Brown
Self
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Self
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
Self
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
The Dempsey Sisters
Taylor Powell
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
Favorite Son Christmas
Sister Mae
Loved To Death
Tiffany
Hustlers Convention
Self
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Self
Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Self
Sherri
Self - Guest
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Yo! MTV Raps
Self
The Grammys
Self - Announcer (voice)