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

Iconic rapper MC Lyte has been a pioneering female force behind the mic for over three decades, and she’s now inspiring a new generation of young coders to trailblaze the next path of music industry ...

Music artists MC Lyte, Saweetie, acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and host Leslie Segar, known as Big Lez, and Sierra Lever, Head of HipHop and R&B at Amazon Music, dropped gems on their respective ...

For nearly four decades, rapper Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer has been instrumental in using her voice to help women claim and cement their place in hip-hop and show business. The veteran performer is ...

Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves ...

She’s a Queen Queen. Born Lana Michele Moorer, the incomparable MC Lyte emerged during hip-hop’s golden age, swiftly establishing herself with a commanding presence and profound lyricism. Today, the ...

Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves ...

MC Lyte’s voice reverberated across Forest Hills Stadium like a pastor’s at church at LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Festival. She had the audience in the palm of her hand, as they rapped along word for ...

Legendary rapper MC Lyte is ready to bless fans with her first full-length album release in nearly 10 years. Legendary rapper MC Lyte is ready to bless fans with her first full-length album release in ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Legendary rapper MC Lyte will be performing in Richmond in February, featuring Alexander Mack, tunes by DJ Lonnie and more. MC Lyte will be performing as part of her 1 of 1 Tour ...

Hip-hop icon MC Lyte unveils the new “Wear Your CROWN” video featuring 6-year old rap sensation Van Van during this fun and celebratory “CROWN” conversation (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for ...