30 years later, 1988 still stands as rap’s greatest year. The lyrical molotovs of Nation of Millions and Straight Outta Compton, the post-modern (and pre-lawsuit) free-for-all of sampling, the ...

Her 1991 song lyrics about being attracted to teenage boys have sparked a controversial debate about double standards in hip-hop. MC Lyte’s 1991 song lyrics about being attracted to 17-year-old boys ...

Don't ever doubt Consequence's rapping skills. The hip-hop vet is the latest spitta to jump on NYC Hot 97's DJ Enuff and LA Power 106's J Cruz's freestyle series "Where Hip Hop Lives." Con drops 52 ...

A rapper known more for her imaginative lyrics and authoritative voice than her glitz, MC Lyte is sitting in a Chicago photo studio getting her hair and makeup done. The petite artist has a photo ...

Legendary rapper MC Lyte is ready to bless fans with her first full-length album release in nearly 10 years. Legendary rapper MC Lyte is ready to bless fans with her first full-length album release in ...