
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.

S.W.A.T.
TV • 2017

Regular Show
TV • 2010

Strong Medicine
TV • 2000

Sherri
TV • 2022

Tamron Hall
TV • 2019

Moesha
TV • 1996

New York Undercover
TV • 1994

Queen of the South
TV • 2016

Half & Half
TV • 2002

Get Real
TV • 1999

MTV Unplugged
TV • 1989

For Your Love
TV • 1998

Yo! MTV Raps
TV • 1988

Tales
TV • 2017

BET Awards
TV • 2001

JANET JACKSON.
TV • 2022

Girls Trip
MOVIE • 2017

Black in the 80s
TV • 2005