MC Lyte

MC Lyte is an American rapper who emerged in the late 1980s and is widely regarded as a pioneering female voice in hip hop. Her work features clear, assertive delivery, rhythmic wordplay, and a focus on lyrical storytelling and direct, confrontational rhymes, often set over boom-bap influenced production. Beyond recording, she has been involved in radio and public advocacy, and is noted for helping expand the role of women within the rap genre.