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Rostrum Records Unveils ‘Top Shelf 1988’ Documentary Celebrating MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane & More

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With Hip-Hop’s 50th year anniversary quickly approaching this Friday, it’s only right we honor and pay homage to the greats that paved the way for the genre of rap as a whole.  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Insert Rostrum Records, who continues to celebrate two decades of amplifying artistry and independence. Today, they premiered their […]

Busta Rhymes And MC Lyte Receive Icon Awards At 7th Annual Culture Creators Award Brunch

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Culture Creators, the esteemed organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating trailblazers in entertainment and fashion, hosted their highly anticipated 7th Annual Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch on Saturday, June 24th, at the illustrious Beverly Hilton. This star-studded event, presented by Netflix and empowered by the Pronghorn Company and Lexus, exceeded all expectations, delivering an emotionally charged experience that left attendees inspired and […]

Culture Creators Announce MC Lyte As Icon Honoree Celebrating The 50th Year of Hip Hop

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Culture Creators, a leading organization dedicated to honoring and uplifting influential figures in the entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce that MC Lyte will be honored as an additional ICON at this Saturday’s Innovators & Leaders Awards brunch. This momentous occasion marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and the 7th year of the esteemed awards ceremony.MC Lyte, a trailblazing pioneer in the world of Hip […]

Rock The Bells Announces Lineup for First-Ever Timeless Hip Hop Cruise with Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Ghostface, and More For Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary

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Rock The Bells (RTB), the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced the lineup for “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” in partnership with Sixthman, the industry leader in unforgettable music and lifestyle festivals at sea.  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The lineup features Hip-Hop’s most notable icons, […]

MC Lyte Gets to Keep Get Music Catalog in Finalized Divorce Settlement

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MC Lyte has officially ended her marriage with John Wyche. With the divorce settlement complete, MC Lyte can keep her music catalog. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lyte married Wyche in August 2017, and the two split in January 2018, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “Irreconcilable differences have arisen between the parties, which have led to the […]

Happy 52nd Birthday To Hip Hop Matriarch MC Lyte!

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Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]

Explore The “Smithsonian Anthology Of Hip-Hop and Rap”

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The landmark Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is here.  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first of it’s kind book arrived over the weekend boasting 120 tracks, nine CDs, a 300-page book with eleven essays, extensive track-by-track liner notes and never-before-published images.  In terms of music, the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap dives […]

MC Lyte on Grammys Committee: ‘It’s Member-Based But Every Musician Can Join’

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MC Lyte explains why the Grammys is still so white Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black musicians have an interesting relationship with the Grammys, starting with the nomination of the first Hip Hop record, “Parents Just Don’t Understand” by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Once the artists learned that their win will air during […]

Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop Matriarch MC Lyte!

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Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]

Happy 49th Birthday to Hip-Hop Matriarch MC Lyte!

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Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, MC Lyte was awarded a record deal from First […]

MC Lyte to Star in ABC’s Reboot of ‘New York Undercover’

MC Lyte is set to co-star in the ABC reboot of the hit 90’s crime drama, New York Undercover. Lyte along with Otmara Marrero, Toby Sandeman, Anna Enger, and Octavio Pizano will be joining Malik Yoba and Luna Lauren Velez in the pilot episode. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Deadline, the pilot is […]

Happy 48th Birthday To Hip Hop Matriarch MC Lyte!

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Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]

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