MC Lyte is back on the mic — and she's doing it 1 for 1. Lyte — long considered to be one of the pioneer female rappers in hip-hop — was so inspired by the hype surrounding the 50th year of the genre ...

In a powerful collaboration just in time to close out Black Music Month, Hip-Hop legends MC Lyte and Queen Latifah have released a new single titled “King King.” The track showcases their musical ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A color photograph of Queen Latifah ...

WASHINGTON, DC- OCTOBER 14: First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the “A Celebration Of Song: In Performance At The White House Student Workshop” event at the White House on October 14, 2015 in ...

It’s hard to believe that the remix to Brandy’s debut song, “I Wanna Be Down” turns 20 this year. Brandy, MC Lyte, Yo Yo and Queen Latifah got together to reminisce about working on the classic record ...

She’s a Queen Queen. Born Lana Michele Moorer, the incomparable MC Lyte emerged during hip-hop’s golden age, swiftly establishing herself with a commanding presence and profound lyricism. Today, the ...

Brandy reunited with rappers MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, and Queen Latifah to perform the remix of her hit song “I Wanna Be Down” on the BET Hip-Hop Awards last night. The performance may easily be one of the ...

The glass ceiling in hip-hop remains to be broken. Back in the day, artists such as Queen Latifah and MC Lyte rocked the mike as hip-hop spread from the underground to the mainstream, and Denverite ...