MC Lyte

Biography

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.

Most Known For

S.W.A.T.

as DEA Special Agent Katrina Walsh

Regular Show

as Demel-Ishun (voice)

Sherri

as Self - Guest

Strong Medicine

as Nikki

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

Queen of the South

as the professor

Moesha

as MC Lyte

New York Undercover

as Female Rapper

MTV Unplugged

as Self

Girls Trip

as MC Lyte

Half & Half

as Kai Owens

Get Real

as Beth Hunter

Yo! MTV Raps

as Self

BET Awards

as Self - Performer

I, Challenger

as Diane

Tales

as Makena Daniels

Civil Brand

as Sgt. Cervantes

For Your Love

as Lana

JANET JACKSON.

as Self

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

as Self