MC Lyte on What Nelly Taught Her About Regional Rap Sounds

MC Lyte is a legendary MC who was a star in the 80s. She’s now the star of a sitcom called Partners In Rhyme on ALLBLK. In this clip, she lets us in on what rapper Nelly taught her about regional rap style.
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#mclyte #shorts #Nelly

[@DCP]

To hear the full conversation: pod.link/1313077481/episode/dd768b960df1f1e6c187462b84ecdcf8

[@mistermilkman]

On it...thank u so much 4 this! Gr8ly APPRECIATE U. Glad 2 c u r still grinding. Ur R. Kelly interview is PRICELESS. U looked baffled by his answer on the teenage girls questions.

[@lynnjones185]

She is pretty

[@kimberlyantoine6823]

Best rapper of all times they can say what they want to but they need to go back to.

[@jonathancue1584]

OMG!!! THIS WOMAN LITERALLY AGED LIKE FINE WINE. SHE'S BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍😍

[@Tippytoes54]

She kinda reminds me of Jada Pinkett-Smith

[@warriorwoman432hz]

When you are native to the land, the earth beneath your feet takes good care of you.

[@AbeJacoby]

​@@Tippytoes54 No she DON'T.

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

​@@AbeJacoby 😂😂😂

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

​@@AbeJacoby 😂😂😂

[@mistermilkman]

I love that she addresses lyricism. No excuses.

[@SeekmyfacechildrenYasharahla]

Big neck baphomet transgender

[@mondayschild1956]

❤

[@broncomcbane6382]

I'll tell you this, Nellie was wrong. It has nothing to do with the fast pace of life for riding on the train. The issue is is that New York and Harlem in New in New York City and general they're just very literate people so the reason why hip-hop sounded like that is because it came clearly from spoken word. spoken word poetry and of the beatniks and all that type of thing in the Greenwich Village and the West Village in Harlem in Brooklyn and you know in Midtown in Columbia University all of that is what made Hip Hop New York hip-hop sound the way it did. That's why I Philadelphia Hip Hop was similar. Because on the East Coast people are highly literal and they are very literate. In the midwest I don't know if those people are as literal or illiterate so lyricism may not have meant that much to them because they were just relaxing like you said writing in their car

[@mondayschild1956]

@@broncomcbane6382 I'm going to have to respectfully disagree on the literacy piece. That Midwest vibe has its own flavor, but linguistics and literacy are not the same. Respect to the elements and origins of hip hop, it was, by its very nature, bound to grow. It couldn't just be a New York thing because it was too far reaching. Hip hop is the antiphony (call & response) of its generation, and to that end, Nelly's view is valid. I appreciate Lyte being able to receive it in the way that she did. Makes for good forum.

[@lilcoochieblade69]

​@@broncomcbane6382 A lot of NY rappers aren't even literate goofy 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@adnanojd]

“That’s still not an excuse to say nothing” right on Lyte ✊🏾💯

[@cotticman]

💪🏿💯

[@jamesjones4309]

Down south want to hear the beat pound the speaker. East coast beats are ugh meh at best.

[@sirkingkyle]

she said nothing, what is she talking about

[@babydollmom]

Exactly! Because that NY rap mess is overrated and boring. Only one I still like is Busta.

[@marcusb.1482]

@@jamesjones4309 so why call it rap music if all you care about are the beats? Lol

[@sbss924]

Years ago, I met her at a club. I was afraid to bother her by invading her space with my excitement. Her PR person saw me , called me over, and asked "would you like to meet MCLYTE" I almost fainted. On everything, She, MCLYTE, is one of the kindest people I have ever met. You can feel her positive energy. ❤❤❤

[@birdhead73]

My husband met her before and he said the same thing. He also said she is even more beautiful in person. 😅

[@Dee-nice_4]

Me, my sister, and friends were hanging out at a corner pay phone when MC lyte got out and asked us for directions. You’re right she’s the sweetest and kindest person you’ll ever meet.

[@mrjustsayn8107]

“You can still find something to say”that alone was a very powerful message!! ❤❤❤❤

[@joannejoanne7816]

Yeah I thought that was interesting. I don't listen to much current music nowadays but I imagine she's referring to "mumble rap?"

[@e66iu]

@@joannejoanne7816 nelly was defending different regions. She did what a lot of ny rappers do and not respect the south as having something to say. Remember Andre 3000's speech about the south having something to say. She doesnt listen to anything and judges from outside the culture at this point. hopefully in-context she doesnt sound so wack. hopefully...

[@quincytidwell5019]

It's southern rappers who do have something to say but the main media doesn't want to hear it

[@smarke76]

​@@e66iuwack? she already a legend. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@e66iu]

@@smarke76 legend or not (im a fan of Mc Lyte for the record), it is wack as fuck to tune out an entire coast because they sound different or have different sensibilities when it comes to hip hop. It the same wack ass xenophobia that makes "oldheads" diss the younger gen as "not saying nothing." Just because you're a legend it doesn't exempt you from wackness. it just means you have a lot more "riders" who won't hop off when you get to talking nonsensical (i.e. R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, Kanye West). it doesn't make you less of a legend, only shows that wackness and legendary statuses are not mutually exclusive.

[@BELIKEJUATER]

“That’s still no excuse to say nothing” 😮‍💨😮‍💨📢

[@cliftonconnor9389]

I didn't quite get that comment?

[@tweetybirddee]

​@@cliftonconnor9389 Some of these new rap songs don't have a story or a meaning behind them. The rappers are essentially saying nothing (if you can decipher what they say).

[@BELIKEJUATER]

@@cliftonconnor9389 Todays artist have no substance in their music. All the songs are about the same ole nothing (drugs, money, violence, sex) Not many rappers today can make a Brenda’s got a baby, Dear Momma, It’s like a jungle sometimes, Poor Georgie etc. Songs today lack meaning. Even the R&B is trash. They don’t make love songs anymore, they’re not saying nothing and they can’t hardly sing.

[@cliftonconnor9389]

Thanks, I get what she meant now. R&B is the same. I was listening to Keith Sweat yesterday, 'How Deep is Your Love', and my thought was he would be the king of R&B today. I won't even bring up Luther Vandrose.

[@BELIKEJUATER]

@@cliftonconnor9389 We still waiting on another Luther. They tried to give Ruben Studdard and even Jaheim the title, but there will never be another Luther 🕊️

[@bussabim-yah]

MC Lyte was a mega force in rap! She was smooth and strong at the same time👏🏾👏🏾

[@GaryCeaseGhostWolf]

💯💯

[@barryjohnson409]

MC Lyte will always be one of the greatest MC's.... Shout out to Nelly as well, so much creativity within us as individuals. 💯🌄

[@apcdesignznyc]

MC Lyte was my favorite rapper in my teens. Ruffneck was on repeat. 😂🤣

[@mistermilkman]

Big facts plus tax! 💪🏿💯

[@hebrewqueen9280]

Mine too. I use to wear the t-shirt that I bought from Jamaica Ave.

[@KayDurrant]

Facts and her rapping with Xscape on "Keep on keep keepin on"

[@daniellewomack8730]

Yesss that was good rap back then

[@mssshep]

❤️🙋🏽‍♀️

[@aldeliver183]

STILL THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL FEMALE RAPPER TO EVER PICK UP THE MIC

[@staceygrant4096]

She is intelligent and classy. I love her. I'm in my early 50s and I remember when I was younger how impressed I was with this woman with petite frame and commanding voice. I just love the no nonsense. Nuff respect for MC Lyte.

[@aldeliver183]

@@staceygrant4096 THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A TENDER RONI... RARE MODEST, CLASSY RESPECTFUL AND RESPECTED WHILE BEING FULL FEMININE

[@debracox3020]

She really is

[@cfoster6804]

Agree

[@kingdom9087]

Hands down

[@mistaaustin3854]

And still as “Lyte As A Rock”…Word Up.We love you to life Queen. thank you for your contribution to hip-hop.🫵🏾👊🏾☝🏾

[@S.Anderson-Bey]

it’s a blessing to have a rap pioneer drop gems to the masses about the importance of being responsible for your words.

[@sduffie5762]

FACTS...Car or bus...you can still find "something" to say!!! You betta teach Queen, teach!!!👏🧡👏🧡

[@lareinelester685]

Yes because most of them ain't saying nothin lol.

[@p.w.7493]

Sis, you broke down the rap-rhythms like no one else could!! That explanation was so on point!!🙏🏿🖤💯

[@1shaymocha]

But sounds like Nelly was the genius 🤔

[@woodike3300]

Actually she’s saying what Nelly broke down to her.

[@LembeckIsStaying]

I adore that last part. STILL NO EXCUSE TO SAY NOTHING! I was born in Mississippi, gets no more southern than that and you can miss me with all that, I need lyrics. Words.

[@bruvablake1056]

I love it lol

[@Dee-nice_4]

I’ll always remember the day me, my sister and friends were chilling at the corner payphone and MC Lyte pulled up in a dope SUV, got out with her crew and asked us for directions. I was so honored because we were teenagers. That was at the height of her career.

[@kennethjenkins2951]

That was real meeting MC lyte and she got out so humble take care & stay cool from the 80s Lyricist respect peace & am off like a prom dress

[@Dee-nice_4]

@@kennethjenkins2951 Thank you, you as well! I remember thinking that she was real cool and nice. She was friendly and very polite. Many blessings!!

[@unbotheredmovement]

​​@@Dee-nice_4 You had me at "chillin at the corner payphone" 😅 😂🤣

[@AG-xt6ei]

Suvs wasnt out at the height of her career

[@Dee-nice_4]

@@AG-xt6ei Are you stupid or miserable with your life? SUV’s came out on the scene in the 70’s. Get off my comment with your ignorance.

[@gt4real377]

I am proud of her because she represents my generation to the fullest . We didn't play with this music because it was our place of expression to be taken seriously.

[@user-dh5rb4xi7t]

Right

[@diane7865]

Mannn bring back those days!!! We need relief!!!

[@mrdee6076]

BIG FACTS!

[@DIDDI4372]

Hell yeah...I'm a 80s child. My older bro were friends with LL, GMaster Flash n em, Fat Boys I spent a lot of time around KRS1 n Scott LaRoc. We from the time when "Fight The Power" was the movement n we all had em African/Black Fist medallions. Wearing Sergio Tachino sweats Kangol hats, Gazelle frames. Pumas/Adidas. Those were the days. Remembered making them mixtapes off the radio 105WBLS/92KTU. Then the mixtapes came out with Kid Capri, DJ SnS n the Homicide Squad, DJ Doo Wop etc. Man I could go in on this subject. Then they started the Reggae/HipHop mixed when Shabba did that colab with BDP, then it was Super Cat n Heavy D.

[@michaelmcgee2026]

We who? Plenty of stupid fun and goofy songs in your generation and every generation for that matter. You don't speak for everyone.

[@Smalltime89]

DOPE INTERVIEW. RESPECT TO THE QUEEN 🙏🏽😇❤👑😇🌞🤩. Thank you both.

[@madkingme7507]

MC Lyte one of my favorite female rappers and she still beautiful

[@silverlining566]

Yes, M.C. Lyte was “that”💯 rapper back in the days.👑👍🏾

[@denisehinckson9368]

I love MC Lyte. I was so upset she was not on Grammys hip hop tribute. She is my all time favorite 😍

[@kylaavery8115]

Exactly, they did a lot of people dirty... That started this hip hop😊

[@phylliskumi4355]

LL Cool J said that the performance was just the beginning and that not everyone would be there.

[@curtis75black]

She was on the mic as the speaker.

[@charismatickidd]

Do you know how many ppl they’d have to tribute?!?! Somebody’s bound to be slighted

[@tiffanyhollywood2108]

yes, of course, some have to be left out, there are many but, there should have been some type of order. certain ones should have been in the first tribute and others could have been placed in the second tribute (if that's to come). mc lyte was a trailblazer, a first responder (especially when it comes to female rappers). she should not be in the second to come tribute. now, if they're gonna do something extra special to display that " saved the best for last" moment.... then, ok🤷 but if not, she absolutely deserved to be and should have been in this tribute. if "this is just the beginning" like l l cool j said, mc lyte IS one of the BEGINNINGs of this game and should have been recognized as such. she was a starter, she was in the first rowe, not the second. 🎤 💐💐💐💐 ps - what nelly said makes total sense! 🤷

[@jaimebarba2814]

Lyte is a legend

[@aybeehayden]

It's not an excuse to say nothing. Perfectly put.💯🎯

[@YOULOOTWESHOOT101]

Makes totally sense to me …

[@clararichardson3558]

That last sentence. “ still no excuse to say nothing” 💯

[@glopesci]

I love Lyte! Met her twice and had the privilege of chillin with her and Kane in the VIP after a big Chicago show. One of the best nights of my life.

[@mrsmatthews5943]

Was it Andre` 3000 that said similar of NYC rappers years ago? Geography, lay-lines, locales, accents, does affect the music of that demographic; it's natural; organic to environment.

[@67LOCsiNYC]

Torea look like he just woke up from a dream where he was getting chased 😂

[@hakimclarkson775]

😂

[@ronaldmccain1181]

Nelly understands because he was viewed the exact same way when he was popping.

[@djthree15]

I LOVE You, MC Lyte. You deserve more recognition.❤

[@zapataalonzo9177]

Absolutely right, depends on where you’re from , it’s the attitude you write!

[@LESSON118]

clear and well stated. MC Lyte highly intelligent. A legend

[@MrSmith-ot9ei]

I always thought Lyte and Monie Love were the two cutest female emcees on the mic.

[@TheDeedrick]

🎯 yes Indeed. I always said that.

[@kwabena2770]

"I Still Don't Think That's An Excuse To Say Nothing..." THAT PART! 💥

[@chrissytina6379]

She was my girl loved her as a teen💖 Also loved her on that show "half n half" she is a very good actress, very natural with comedic timing.

[@teafoster5643]

I loved her on Half n Half. She was too funny with the lollipops

[@stacymickens4930]

She is Beautiful!! But Nelly is right even in Texas that's how we are laid back..💯💯

[@charlottelinder4868]

Miami, Florida Too

[@003faze]

Still no excuse to say nothing

[@user-dh5rb4xi7t]

​@@003fazeThat part

[@twanajackson5837]

Same for Ga!

[@pileus_storm]

Racial and economic tension is still present in the south. Where is the context?

[@amirwomack186]

If I didn't believe...I believe now..MC Lyte...you are a true beauty and A GOAT of your own and our world....❤

[@mermaidbabe2122]

I love Mc Lyte voice

[@gocpng4699]

Rap Hip Hop Needs More Discussions On How To Decipher Things

[@joycelyntaylor3136]

I AM THE LYTE.......SOLID AS A ROCK...... Always a fan.

[@jengriffin152]

Must I say it again? I said it before Move out da way When I'm coming Through da door. Me, heavy I'm lyte as a rock Guys watch Nd even some Of the girls clock. Step back it ain't That type of party No reply If ya ain't somebody. Get out my face I don't wanna hear No more If ya hate rejection Don't try to score. 1st base, U ain't got What it takes Ur smile Ur weight Ur big fake plate. U so pathetic U make my stomach turn Ya beg Ya borrow Now ya have To learn! Yo! U brought me there! 😅

[@joycelyntaylor3136]

😁

[@gloriastewart6056]

Yass now this was tht rapper rite here she looks fabulous her skin is on point she was always my favorite rapper

[@mrberry0823]

Greatest female MC ever

[@educationhappy5552]

Yessss

[@QueenAnitaSoul1]

No she Isn't

[@QueenAnitaSoul1]

​@@educationhappy5552I'm False It was female pioneers that came long before her

[@GGEarly]

When they name some of the greatest MCs ever, Lyte's should definitely be amongst the list. She's one of the BEST to ever do it‼️

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

Amen!!!

[@cfoster6804]

She still so beautiful.

[@78proto]

I could listen to her talk all day. Literally the best female voice in hip hop ever.❤

[@510t-mac]

Yes indeed say something! Back then and now your Still teaching/saying something! And we appreciate it !!!!!!! Thank you lyte

[@sholondaflynn6483]

My favorite female MC...❤

[@carnelanderson1732]

SHE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS 😍

[@bishopjerrime]

She still looks good!!

[@cupcakes7015]

Right 👍 2/19/2023

[@KM-oy5yh]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@KM-oy5yh]

​@@cupcakes7015 👏👏👏

[@mustbetrippin7406]

Lyte has always been so real. Big ups to her for eternity.

[@peacejy1221]

Variety is the spice of life‼️

[@louvenajackson8558]

Beautiful inwardly and outwardly...

[@dennishunter5552]

It's a different environment and lifestyle you get inspired by to make music

[@ThirteenAmp]

She says the biggest key to the situation "It doesn't mean you should say nothing, you can find something to say" Party songs can be well written, riding songs can be well written...that's the whole point, I look at rappers as writers first, a good pen game can make any type of song

[@MrsUsher-gz9cm]

"not an excuse to say nothing." Those words are golden Soror. You nailed it!💙💛

[@prof3ssor178]

This is tight! Very inspirational

[@cecegiles4583]

Did Toure just get out of bed

[@raygu1818]

Just what I wondering. Dude looks like he got struck by lightning

[@winterrose1201]

😂

[@deljean]

​@@raygu1818 😂😂😂facts

[@DianeWilliams]

He tryin' to give Cornell West a run for it! Yikes!😂

[@Superb_virg]

Ageing like fine wine! 😍 Big up the legend 🙌🏾

[@dianalambert1552]

Damn, this makes since

[@patpat8195]

She's still real pretty

[@trentalexander2413]

That lyrics theory she quoted from Nelly was enlightening

[@Cornelius_444_]

We don't have to disrespect each other's cultures just embrace each other's cultures

[@timothyasberry3470]

She has a voice that is unique. And I totally understand why she is chosen to make the announcements at ceremonials and award shows.. she has the voice for it, not to mention.. she's a very talented writer and rapper as well, Im a fan 💯👍❤️

[@marciegraham8319]

I love Lyte 💜 her music got car play with me 💯

[@seansartor]

Still a CUTIE !!!!

[@puffball6147]

My favorite lady rapper,MC LYTE, you are still outstanding!!!

[@jelanigriffith7613]

The style and how it’s delivered facts💯

[@thedarkage187]

We love you MC Lyte!!!!❤

[@Jumpshot1973]

MC Lyte is the 🐐best female rapper of all time & Beautiful… cha-cha-cha

[@focusinc4266]

well said. and big ups to Nelly too

[@jerrywise1464]

Yeah that hit real crazy when you let that message marinate sheesh ✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏾 much respect on that

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

Been rapping since the 80's 4 decades still fly af.

[@jamesdavis5781]

She’s a legend and much respected. I remember when she first started rapping 🎉

[@susanthompson7371]

Great point! My girl MC Lyte!!🎤

[@SeeSaw99]

Absolutely, without a doubt, one of rap’s greatest legends

[@rolynnsreviews]

I have always loved MC Lyte!❤️

[@ALMiGhTyKuLTuReJeYy]

This woman is still beautiful and still true to her self 💪💯 years later

[@nichellewilson2117]

Cha Cha Cha

[@ChannelFiend]

To this Marais Gras I'm the dopest female that you've heard thus far ... 😂 Who got next?!

[@m.perial_feeze]

@ChannelFiend & I do get betta, the voice gets wetta, nobody gets hurt (as long as you let her), do my thing with an '89 swing, the dopeness I write a guaranteed delight, & to the hip hop maniac the uptown brainiac, in full effect MC Lyte is back

[@lilpig97]

Thank you

[@philliprobinson-muhammad2034]

I still would hate to be Sam. Where ever that dude is I know he's got to feel like dirt.

[@ChannelFiend]

@@philliprobinson-muhammad2034ha ha ha ... or whomever she was talking to in 'Lyte as a Rock'.

[@MrMindMarvel]

MC Lyte just dropped a huge gem with this!!! She was always dope.

[@sonyab2u974]

Facts! Im from the south and I love riding music 🎶 🚘 ❤

[@marcusanderson933]

The legend and icon!

[@kevinbrown6072]

No matter where you from if you get on the mic..you better come with the lyricism game

[@Sayko434]

“Cha Cha Cha” and “Poor Georgie.” Classics❤️🙏🏿

[@lbb-ridge482]

How do someone get more beautiful the older they get! Amazing.. My GOAT of female rappers!

[@brotherzebulonx1213]

WE GOTTA FIND A WAY TO GET REAL RAPPERS LIKE BEAUTIFUL MC LYTE BACK!!! I LOVE YOU LYTE❤

[@merrajordan312]

Facts. I’m from the Deep South and we like it slow cuz we laid back like that.

[@brownsugar9264]

My era Mclyte was unstoppable ❤❤❤

[@sandralofton7986]

My sista speak! Lux your vibes!greeting from North Carolina!

[@kcorn12kc]

Lyte! I caught that jab👊at the end😑...lol...She said I still don't think that's an excuse to say nothing,you can find something to say😅😂😅😆😄

[@garyjones8141]

She did rap like she is on the A train 😅

[@Californiatraveler805]

🤣

[@tiffanyhollywood2108]

🗣️"You ain't guarding tha door, so whachu gotta gun for?" ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️🥰 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 🗣️You should have received your flowers at the tribute, MC Lyte!!!!

[@ramsfire]

The irrepressible Ms. Lyte..... Legendary Pipes and Beauty.🥰

[@brooklynguy8744]

She's right ✅️

[@enicolehoward3544]

100 % . Especially in the south

[@carolynwilliams6906]

A legendary rapper 😎🥰🥰🥰

[@queengemini5898]

She has the type of voice that Commands your attention". #LyteYearsOfLove"..💕💕💕💕💕

[@fahimscott6172]

She has ALWAYS been AWESOME. My favorite female artist 😊

[@madeforear]

"You have no excuss to say nothing" Legend MC Lyte

[@CapitalDream]

That last part! That’s the message I appease to hear

[@antoinnereid4316]

❤❤❤ This sister is so beautiful even til this day