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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1971-10-11 (53 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Acting

2024

One Night Stay as Jazmine

2023

2022

I, Challenger as Diane
Bury Me as Diane
Sherri as Self - Guest

2021

2020

Sylvie's Love as Mikki
Angie: Lost Girls as Pastor Kim

2019

2017

Girls Trip as MC Lyte
Tales as Makena Daniels
S.W.A.T. as DEA Special Agent Katrina Walsh

2016

2015

2013

The Dempsey Sisters as Taylor Powell

2010

2007

Playas Ball as Laquinta

2005

2004

2003

Civil Brand as Sgt. Cervantes
Platinum as Camille FaReal

2002

Half & Half as Kai Owens

2000

1999

A Luv Tale as Aklia
Get Real as Beth Hunter

1998

1996

1994

New York Undercover as Female Rapper

1989

1988

Yo! MTV Raps as Self

1959

The Grammys as Self - Announcer (voice)