MC Lyte | Hip Hop Icon, Beef With Another Female Rapper & Those Rumors About Her Sexuality

[@beaniegee5129]

MC Lyte definitely deserves her flowers while she's still here

[@Keith_McDaniel]

🙏🏾💐🗽💯💪🏾

[@Sheraytv]

Yes indeed

[@DWeb0414]

She'll Get Em From Me No Doubt.

[@amandadunn7678]

This MC Lyte episode is long overdue! Lyte is a legend! Queen 👸🏾

[@DWeb0414]

@@amandadunn7678 💯

[@sbss924]

I once met her at a club. I stood way to the side of her as I did not want to invade her space. Her publicist approached me and asked if I wanted to meet her, MCLyte, I almost fell out and start rolling on the floor like Ms. Pattie Labelle in concert. She was the nicest, kindest, and warm, and made me feel like I was the only person in the packed club. MCLyte !!

[@phillyrich3249]

Her publicist might have done that because you were her type

[@PrayerChanges24]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@clydecromey6933]

Ok George

[@DH-uw3us]

That's great that her people told her she didn't need to exploit her body to get attention. When you have talent, you don't have to rely on other things.

[@MrJacalantern]

EXACTLY!!

[@blessingsbanks2508]

Yes! And the legacy goes untainted for a lifetime.❤

[@dcold]

Thank goodness too. The last then I want to see is some manly female trying to be sexy.

[@jerryfounsville9957]

MC lyte is one of my most famous lady rappers I'm glad to see that she's doing so good 😊

[@IENetworkTV]

Back then you didnt not the case now

[@audiwankenobi361]

I don't care about her sexual preferences... im just glad she is doing well for herself.

[@beaniegee5129]

Ruffneck by MC Lyte is still a banger to this day!!

[@Jacko591]

Sure is and cold rock to

[@2120musiclover]

Facts

[@elvinparker248]

Facts and Georgie

[@17thN.O]

Keep on, Keepin on as well as I Rock The Party (w/Missy) but Ruffneck is her #1 song.

[@coolmoe6284]

Its funny that if a woman doesn't dress revealing she must be gay. Lyte is a beautiful sister fully covered. Definitely a female rapper I was crushin on back then

[@INkosi_Sandile]

Powerful observation

[@JazzFunk22]

She rocks a mean party 🥳 🕺💃🕴🥂

[@Hakeem990]

She's one of the greatest

[@kerrajohnson3203]

Right. But she's definitely gay.

[@reneej7241]

Amen. All of us are not really feminine. All men are not masculine.

[@cliffordxt3]

No Disputing, She is a Legend.

[@maloney7461]

I love her voice, it's very original. Could care less if she is straight or gay.

[@SagRising19]

Exactly

[@rodimuspm]

I CARE! I HOPE SEE STRAIGHT! SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@TJ-dc9ng]

In the late 90’s I saw her at Roscoe’s chicken and waffles in Los Angeles, CA. She was with a few of her friends and we locked eyes, (she being 6 yrs older than me) she was gorgeous in person. She noticed me and I noticed her but because I was shy at the time and didn’t initiate the conversation. What could have been…

[@blessingsbanks2508]

Amen! That’s her business.

[@h96pro32]

SHE'S GAY....

[@jonathancineus6424]

This story’s not told enough. That’s the problem when you’re unproblematic, people don’t give you your flowers because you’re not in the blogs and people forget what you’ve done. This is a beautiful, talented and resilient pioneer in the music industry and Black culture. Let’s give her the props she deserves, right among the MEN when we talk about pioneers in the rap game.

[@beaniegee5129]

She also appeared on New York Undercover, In the House and she starred in the movie Civil Brand as well

[@17thN.O]

I remember

[@mzsbrown2844]

She was also in an indie film called Train. She played the victim of a gang tape on a HBCU campus. It was actually filmed on Cheyney campus in Philly.

[@stseinyt]

Oh, I didn't know this, thanks

[@jazzymoni7750]

Thank you for showcasing her. Cha-Cha-Cha is _still_ one of the best 80s Hip-hop bops ever! I love me some MC Lyte. Her bars are timeless! ❤

[@completely_me75]

My jam

[@kevinpayton2664]

I love Cha-Cha-Cha.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Smh La Reid is an ass. Having Left Eye on the Rough Neck song would have been EPIC! And I definitely think it would have brought more collaborations between the two.

[@zheahra]

Yes. Indeed!

[@iwannaseeit1979]

Major L on his part smdh

[@nicolesherman8974]

I love that you’re highlighting female rappers on your channel! MC Lyte definitely is one of the greatest MC’s to touch a mic. She, alongside others like Monie Luv, Queen Latifah, Salt N Pepa, etc are pioneers of female rap. Would love to see stories on Eve, Amil, Shawnna, Vita, and Charlie Baltimore.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Why do we always say “female rap” when it’s women but never “male rap” when it comes to men? Just comes across as sexist. They’re all rappers that can definitely rap with the best male rappers too. Ijs

[@GeminiLesbian]

@@TheLovesnowangel Preach ✊🏾

[@aaroncreagh4402]

MC Lyte is doing hip hop right!

[@rissaceehart4076]

I SOOO did Not like Charli Baltimore, although she Reminded my if Chantë Moore,BUT SHE was NOT an MC by No Means..#TrophyWife‼️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@MD-722]

@@TheLovesnowangel The same way you say "male nurse;" "male model;" "male ballet dancer;" "male gymnast" and even within musicyou hear things such as "male (AND female) opera singer and "male harpist" etc. When certain professions are so heavily dominated by a particular sex that the other is a rarity that differentiation will typically be highlighted. There is also the fact that male & female artists are not marketed in the same way in any genre. Usher was not marketed like Brandy, Aaliyah and Monica. The Backstreet Boys and NYSNC were not marketed in the same was the Spice Girls, Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, and so on. However, when in comes to things like rapping, I personally think that in a situation where the best rappers of all time were being ranked based on abilities there should absolutely be no need to distinguish between the two because rapping is not like singing. But for everything else, sexism has nothing to do with it.

[@ptrco5]

MC Lyte was one of my favourite female rappers back in the day. She has remained such a classy and brilliant sister in every area of her career. 👏🏾👏🏾 Great video as always.

[@tonymolatto1904]

Lyte never gets the shine she deserves. She has the looks & talent. Iconic.

[@tonymolatto1904]

@Nevin Reid Lyte tho pretty can rap & she never has to be based on looks.

[@tonymolatto1904]

@Nevin Reid Facts on truth.

[@timmy841212]

MC Lyte is a living legend. 😎

[@Sheraytv]

Yes she is

[@AmoMe2009]

The instrumental to her song COLD ROCK THE PARTY is one of the greatest beats Missy and Diddy collaborated on.

[@TititoDeBologay]

They sampled Diana Ross "Upside Down". A crisp production through and fro. Still bump It anytime.

[@ThePresentTimeNow]

I agree. I have it on my playlist.

[@gaden74]

Yes, It’s on my gym playlist Puff and Missy definitely snapped out on that one

[@AmoMe2009]

@@ThePresentTimeNow same!!!!

[@beaniegee5129]

Lauryn Hill also appeared in MC Lyte's Poor Georgie video also

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

So it is her! I thought I recognized her and then thought Nah, it's not her. 😂

[@lorethajohnson8140]

I'm going to watch the video now that you mentioned it

[@zheahra]

Really? I gotta go watch it. Thanks. That's one of my favs by her.

[@tdavid66]

What part

[@PheLaReux]

I remember the beef between her and Antoinette. I liked Antoinette so I was kinda giving Lyte the side eye, not knowing what it was all about. However, I still supported Lyte. Antoinette was like a female Rakim; as in lyrical, similar in flow but not someone who wants to be in the spotlight like that. Lyte should be able to keep her personal life to herself and I hope she doesn't feel pressured to display any relationship....

[@timmy841212]

Those disses lol what a time in history. Glad they buried the hatchet though. 😃

[@brownin329]

She was married briefly. I think she and that guy divorced but she never was showy about it. Very humble.

[@jenniferfields1084]

Don't laugh but I never heard of Antoinette. I will check her out .

[@PheLaReux]

@@jenniferfields1084 A lot of people don't know about Antoinette. I was an early B-Girl/hiphop teenager so I was tuned in....Fun fact: 10% Dis by MC Lyte is where Lil Kim got her line from in "Quiet Storm" (Hot damn h#* here we go again). Check out Antoinette's answer called "Lights Out, Party's Over"

[@danavixen6274]

She's always been one of my favorites in the hip hop game. Grew up on her and Salt 'N' Pepa! MC Lyte has gotten better with age! 🎵🎶❤️

[@dstewart4520]

MC Lyte...steady, always seems to carry herself well....and definitely a Black Butterfly (love her transformation)...she's a beautiful woman. ✊🏾

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

I absolutely agree she’s incredibly stunning.💖💫👸🏾

[@dshooter6391]

Pure lady!

[@idreona]

Lyte definitely deserve her props she is one of the greatest female rappers of all time and I gotta admit BLACK DONT CRACK SHE LOOK FABULOUS....

[@ayindestevens6152]

MC Lyte on Half&Half was always a treat!

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

A legend with a diverse, multigenerational career. We love to see it.

[@tomasjephersin84]

"Cold Rock A Party" (Bad Boy Remix) Is One Of My Favourite Songs Of All Time

[@amandadunn7678]

Same! Such a classic hip hop classic to this day! Missy lowkey made it a hit too!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@vividleo]

“If you love someone, you should say it often. You never know when they’ll be laying in a coffin!” - MC Lyte

[@Porter5habazz]

Love that song. That line gives me chills even to this day.

[@positiveb6572]

Thank you for making this video. I forgot all the great classics she had. She’s definition of female rapper. I wish she drops a single doesn’t have to be album something to show these IG, FB female rappers how it’s done.

[@TiffLane]

MC Lyte is one of my top female rappers. Her rhymes and voice are just.... Love her man

[@brownparkproductionsllc]

My favorite female rapper of all time from Brooklyn! Thanks for featuring her!

[@raymondtitano3819]

To this day, when I'm in a coffee shop and the barista calls out an order for cappucino, I hear MC Lyte's voice in the back of my head, asking 'Why oh why did I need cappucino?' 30+ years and that's still the first thing that comes to mind. Thanks for that. :)

[@completely_me75]

🤣I'm glad I'm not the only one. Lol. Why oh why.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

MC Lyte ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I don’t understand why people were so stuck on her sexuality. Nunya business besides I would hope she’d be supported regardless.

[@beaniegee5129]

The video for MC Lyte's Ruffneck featured cameo appearances from Wreckx-n-Effect and G-Wiz from Heavy D & the Boyz

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

Indeed!!!

[@Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1]

Grew up on her music and wish her NOTHING but the best in this life.

[@MRJLS15]

she is so talented will always have love for her it's always a pleasure whenever I see her hosting or doing Television she so awesome and her flow is such a chill vibe still vibe her music

[@vu4uboo582]

"Keep on, Keep Keepin on with Xscape is a classic

[@landismithCOJ]

Stop, Look, Listen is one the best hip hop songs that I've ever heard. She went off.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I like the song " Cold Rock Party" with Missy 💓💓💓

[@deronwilliams338]

I learned something new about MC Lyte. I did not know that she the first female rapper to release full album.

[@Katkayz]

She’s one of the GOAT’s a true legend

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

it is nobody's place to question anyone's sexuality😡 people need to stop slapping labels on people and mind their mf business

[@courtneypalmer53]

I agree with you. And it always seems to be geared towards the ones that don't discuss their personal lives as well. Simply because a person keeps you out of their business people start speculating. No one owes anyone anything.

[@info.hardbodies5914]

I LOVE MC-Lyte what a beautiful ray of sunshine in a sometimes chaotic Hip Hop world. Talented and everything....her Star will forever shine in my universe.

[@amandadunn7678]

I find it hilarious that Tyler the Creator made that comment about Lyte & Janelle Monae's sexuality when he's gay (or bi) but, I think that was when he was still in the closet. Those ppl are quick to call everybody else gay when they need to look in the mirror.

[@uniquelyme3581]

Keep on keeping on... that is my jam right there 'l been looking for your azz since quarter past' lyte is going off!!! Love her!!!

[@amandadunn7678]

This episode on Lyte was long overdue! Lyte is a legend! Queen👸🏾

[@lolafairchild88]

❤️ this channel!

[@bobthebarber777]

Love your videos, always an interesting pleasure 🙏🏻❤️

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Thank you so much!

[@eugenedantzler4485]

She was in her prime holding her own while many other legends were in their prime.. Rakim, Krs One, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Heavy D, Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Common, Wu Tang Clan.... OutKast... This list is endless!!!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Hakeem990]

Respectfully no won is Rakim level

[@beaniegee5129]

MC Lyte shares a birthday with actress Michelle Trachtenberg, Joan Cusack, Daryl Hall, Cardi B and the late Luke Perry

[@robertmitchell9529]

Always been a fan of MC Lyte. Crazy flow with the bars

[@NellieKAdaba]

Me too. Love her.

[@tonyunderwood5183]

I like the Natural Beauty and when she rap it’s wasn’t just rhyme it was a story Powerful Queen MC Lyte Your Community Loves you

[@LongLostYellowRanger]

MC Lyte is the reason why I've always wanted to work in the entertainment industry. I absolutely love her!

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

"U can cha cha cha to this Mardi Gras I'm the dopest female that you've heard thus far" ... Still got this on cassette single lol... Dana and Lyte were and still are everything... Give Lyte her 💐💐💐

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@floydgotti664]

The 1st female hip hop artist that actually SCARED dudes in the industry and STILL aging like fine wine!! Legend!!

[@beaniegee5129]

Love these stories so much

[@TheZakiya]

Imagine Left Eye on "Ruffneck"!! As soon as the narrator said it I could hear it in my head!! That would've been CUUUUUUTE!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@allisonbarr7068]

Always loved Mc Lyte!! She laid the path of other female rappers and deserves all the respect under the sun point blank.

[@tami8458]

When in Love was very popular in Nigeria. I also liked Keep On Keeping On and Cold Rock the Party, my introduction to Missy Elliot.

[@courtneypalmer53]

She has always been so naturally beautiful to me. She's a queen and has always carried herself with respect. ❤️ "Keep on Keepin' on" is on my playlist. 😩😍 It's one of my personal favorite songs by her. I love watching your videos. They are so interesting and good. Thank you for the research that you put into all of them! 🌹

[@mommateewhatsgoodtaylor6709]

Thank you to one of my favorite KZbin channels . For making a video about one of my favorite female rappers!💖

[@tangiepm]

Always loved what Lyte stood for and personified

[@daydayh7671]

Loved some Lyte. That beef with her and Antoinette aka the Female Rakim was legend. 💖💖🌹

[@MissJaynet]

I Definitely wish she was celebrated more. I listened to the 10% diss track and she went so hard Sheesh!

[@uniquelyme3581]

Cha cha cha..... LEGENDARY Mc Lyte!!!!!!!

[@Enirutas]

So much power to her, she freakin' did it and still does it!

[@Honeyjazz29]

LYTE will always be in my top 3 of female rappers...Been down with her since she first debuted..She definitely aged well.. That Brandy Remix with Yo-Yo & Queen Latifah( My favorite part)is still on my playlist.. She definitely deserves her flowers.🙂

[@tonymolatto1904]

Could you imagine Lyte & Left doing that collab together? Iconic.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I love Mc lyte she can rap her own rhymes and she is legend coolest rapper.

[@MinutesANdPrincipleslife]

Great job, I love the informative videos. Let's Get to the root!❤️

[@createdsoicancomment2833]

When of the greatest Mc's of all time.

[@tmac7734]

Who remembers her as kai on half and half?

[@bigkatj3458]

Great job on this one👍🏾, found out a couple of things I didn’t know about Lyte

[@TheNewgreatlife]

I just wanna say MC Lyte is a beautiful sister and she isn't brought up enough! She deserves her recognition! Whenever I think of late 80s/early 90s female Hip-Hop, she's one of the very first to come to mind along with Queen Latifah, Salt n Pepa, and YoYo.

[@deviceuser3767]

Mc Lyte is everything when was on the scene and of the culture still. She's very smart and honorable!

[@joeshaw1002]

What an amazing life. This is one strong black woman. She made it through all the rumors. She is talented and smart and fought to gain her name. What an inspiration.

[@natmze]

You are the best.

[@Oletechiegirl]

There is no other female rap voice like Lyte. She is akin to Tupac. 1 bar and you know it’s them. Just love to hear her

[@nwsmgquis]

MC Lyte is one of them ones!

[@caphanniechin3122]

Always loved her voice! Fan for life

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

It would have been *dope* to hear Left Eye on 'Ruffneck' ! Her sexuality is her business, but it was surprising to hear about her marriage (and not long after her divorce).

[@jadedaejanae]

🗣🗣I need a ruff neck! I need a dude with an attitude only need his fingers wit his food!!! Lol omg that’s my shiiiiii

[@kaylayoung2774]

AYE 😭😭😭

[@MrQuietstorm93]

MC Lyte’s music is definitely a part of my childhood!! Even my freshman yr of college when ruff neck came out!! She’s a legend indeed!!

[@HaughtyHedonist]

Gotta What? Yo, Gotta Get A Roughneck !!! That's My Joint From Her 🎶🔥

[@DaytimeNightmare]

Paper Thin.... Great Track....Great Music Video.... 👍♊

[@jeromebrooks7]

She has always been a beautiful woman ❤️

[@tamikiajones2815]

The the only thing I can say is be your authentic self be true to yourself don’t worry about what other people have to say even if it is true you know your truth

[@theodoremartin9333]

Whenever a woman becomes successful in a male dominated career their sexuality is always in question. MC Lyte is one of my all time favorites crazy she was the bomb at 16 I didn't realize we were the same age until years later!

[@17thN.O]

MC Lyte has had one of the greatest career paths of any rapper has had that has lasted decades. I love a lot of her songs.

[@Asiatic637]

One of my favorite MC’s

[@RJW27]

You forgot to mention the other female rapper MC LYTE had a beef with, and that is Ms. Melody of KRS-1 , Boogie Down Productions. Those two could not stand each other. Thank me later, I LIVED THE 1980's.

[@kdgamhc7475]

Really??

[@vincentharris2259]

RJW27.... Mc Lyte and Ms. Melodie didn't get along? I didn't know that Do you know why?

[@Porter5habazz]

I love me some MC Lyte! Thank you for this! 😁

[@KeishannaMichele]

I love it - I grew up with my momma always trying to rap like her - She loves her - She also does voice over for the NFL halftime show

[@nesoldier74]

Lyte is my fav. is my fav. I remember wearing my hair like her back in the day. I used to hit that rewind button or pull the needle back to learn every lyric. BrooklynAllDayEveryDay ❤️

[@georgestone3302]

That was nice you did a good job!

[@kekesimmingtv2824]

My favorite wan MC. I'm proud of everything Lyte has accomplished. Her show Partners in Rhyme' is amazing too. She can do no wrong in my eyes. She is a true pioneer.

[@davesmoothie]

…This was phenomenal piece on LYTE💙

[@iamtracywilson]

Now I want to hear Left Eye rap on that Ruff Neck track!

[@SagittariusQueen1980]

I respect old school female rappers like MC Lyte and Queen Latifah way more than today's female "rappers" of today.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Kind of sexist when the male rappers of today suck just as much if not more

[@taureanmay7480]

She is.

[@moniqueloomis9772]

Same. The mainstream strippers - ahem - I mean rappers suck.

[@ShawnPlusOne]

MC Lyte was definitely one of my favorite rappers I still have the cold rock a party tape 😂Queen Latifah was my second favorite rapper yes let’s give MC lyte her props and flowers right now.

[@jerzcnate]

MC Lyte is an Icon ......nuff said