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MC Lyte
Also known as: Lana Moorer, Lana Michele Moorer
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 11, 1971
Age
54 years old
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Popularity Score
0.7
Filmography
One Night Stay
Jazmine
2024Movie
Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Self
2023Movie
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Self
2023Movie
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
2023Movie
Favorite Son Christmas
Sister Mae
2023Movie
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
2023TV
I, Challenger
Diane
2022Movie
Bury Me
Diane
2022Movie
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
Tina Nixon
2022Movie
JANET JACKSON.
Self
2022TV
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022TV
Hip Hop Family Christmas
Tina Nixon
2021Movie
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
Self
2021Movie
Bad Hair
Coral
2021Movie
Partners in Rhyme
Lana Crawford
2021TV
Sylvie's Love
Mikki
2020Movie
Angie: Lost Girls
Pastor Kim
2020Movie
Loved To Death
Tiffany
2019Movie
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019TV
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America
Self
2019TV
Girls Trip
MC Lyte
2017Movie
Tales
Makena Daniels
2017TV
S.W.A.T.
DEA Special Agent Katrina Walsh
2017TV
A Tale of James Brown
Self
2016Movie
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
2016Movie
Queen of the South
the professor
2016TV
Hustlers Convention
Self
2015Movie
The Dempsey Sisters
Taylor Powell
2013Movie
Steve Harvey
Self
2012TV
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Self
2010Movie
Regular Show
Demel-Ishun (voice)
2010TV
Playas Ball
Laquinta
2007Movie
Train Ride
Katrina Daniels
2005Movie
Black in the 80s
2005TV
Love Lounge
2005TV
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
2004Movie
Female American Rap Stars
2004Movie
Hip Hop Honors
2004TV
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self
2004TV
Platinum
Camille FaReal
2003TV
Civil Brand
Sgt. Cervantes
2002Movie
Half & Half
Kai Owens
2002TV
BET Awards
Self - Performer
2001TV
Strong Medicine
Nikki
2000TV
A Luv Tale
Aklia
1999Movie
Get Real
Beth Hunter
1999TV
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Sister II Lumumba
1998Movie
For Your Love
Lana
1998TV
Moesha
MC Lyte
1996TV
Janet Jackson: janet.
1994Movie
New York Undercover
Female Rapper
1994TV
Fly By Night
Akusa
1992Movie
MTV Unplugged
Self
1989TV
Yo! MTV Raps
Self
1988TV
Soul Train
Self
1971TV
The Grammys
Self - Announcer (voice)
1959TV