MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of Hip-Hop.

MC Lyte is back on the mic — and she's doing it 1 for 1. Lyte — long considered to be one of the pioneer female rappers in hip-hop — was so inspired by the hype surrounding the 50th year of the genre ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A color photograph of Queen Latifah ...

WASHINGTON, DC- OCTOBER 14: First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the “A Celebration Of Song: In Performance At The White House Student Workshop” event at the White House on October 14, 2015 in ...

From Doechii's return to natural textures to Queen Latifah's "bronde" bob, here are all the best red carpet beauty moments from the Grammys.

It’s hard to believe that the remix to Brandy’s debut song, “I Wanna Be Down” turns 20 this year. Brandy, MC Lyte, Yo Yo and Queen Latifah got together to reminisce about working on the classic record ...

These 22 OG female rappers laid the foundation for Hip Hop’s evolution, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From Queen Latifah to Gangsta Boo, each artist brought a unique voice, style, ...

The glass ceiling in hip-hop remains to be broken. Back in the day, artists such as Queen Latifah and MC Lyte rocked the mike as hip-hop spread from the underground to the mainstream, and Denverite ...

"The Real Queens of Hip-Hop" is set to air on Hulu and ABC News on Oct. 18. Even before hip-hop was called “hip-hop,” women were on the frontlines of the culture as emcees, rappers and producers. From ...

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 ...

*Hip-hop icon and trailblazer MC Lyte is back with her highly anticipated “1 of 1: Reflections of Lyte Tour 2025,” a transformative musical journey celebrating individuality, perseverance, and the ...