MC Lyte
Acting
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
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movieOne Night Stay
2024
Jazmine
movieFavorite Son Christmas
2023
Sister Mae
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
movieHip Hop Family Christmas
2021
Tina Nixon
tvPartners in Rhyme
2021
Lana Crawford
movieBad Hair
2021
Coral
movieAngie: Lost Girls
2020
Pastor Kim
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
movieLoved To Death
2019
Tiffany
tvS.W.A.T.
2017
DEA Special Agent Katrina Walsh
movieGirls Trip
2017
MC Lyte
tvTales
2017
Makena Daniels
tvQueen of the South
2016
the professor
movieThe Dempsey Sisters
2013
Taylor Powell
tvRegular Show
2010
Demel-Ishun (voice)
moviePlayas Ball
2007
Laquinta
movieTrain Ride
2005
Katrina Daniels
tvPlatinum
2003
Camille FaReal
tvHalf & Half
2002
Kai Owens
movieCivil Brand
2002
Sgt. Cervantes
tvBET Awards
2001
Self - Performer
tvGet Real
1999
Beth Hunter
movieA Luv Tale
1999
Aklia
movieAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998
Sister II Lumumba
tvMoesha
1996
MC Lyte
tvNew York Undercover
1994
Female Rapper
tvSoul Train
1971
Self
tvThe Grammys
1959
Self - Announcer (voice)