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Happy 50th Birthday To Hip Hop Matriarch MC Lyte!
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 Music and given the ability to take her message to the street.
MC Lyte was the first woman to tackle any issue of feminism in Hip Hop and was in no way quiet about it. Her debut album, Lyte as a Rock, was a middle finger to Hip Hop’s male standard, serving as the first full-length album from a female rapper.Here stood a young woman lyrically holding her own in a sea of some of the most hungry and prolific MC’s in the genre’s history while simultaneously checking the whole industry on their lack of respect for the fairer sex. Her ability commanded a positive response and made her a new force to be reckoned with.
Her follow up album only did more for her career, creating her image as Hip Hop’s female kingpin, demanding respecting and delivering nothing but fire. This album, titled Eyes on This, also housed Lyte’s first hit single “Cha Cha Cha” which spent 18 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart proving that MC Lyte was here to stay.
Lyte went on to release five more albums: Act Like You Know, Ain’t No Other, Bad As I Wanna Be, Seven & Seven, and Da Underground Heat, Vol. 1, all of which have been critically acclaimed and regarded as some of the golden era’s greatest work, male or female. She was the first female nominated for a Hip Hop Grammy (for the single “Ruffneck), the first to have a album sell gold (for Act Like You Know), and pretty much Hip Hop’s go to girl during the golden age.
MC Lyte braved a trail that changed rap forever. Not since DJ Kool Herc‘s legendary back to school party had there been such a monumental shift in Hip Hop culture. Because of MC Lyte, an entire gender now has a voice in Hip Hop music. Without her, there is no way of saying if any artist would have the courage to break the mold and pave the way for all the female MC’s we know and love today. On this day in Hip Hop history we celebrate the life and career of MC Lyte. From everyone here at TheSource.com, Happy Born day MC Lyte. May you see many more years of success and good fortune.
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Lil Baby Set the Stage For A “Totally Different” Vibe Amid New Music Teases
Fans are buzzing with excitement after Lil Baby hinted on social media that a “totally different” chapter in his career is on the way. The Atlanta rapper is gearing up to make a significant impact in the hip-hop world with a new album and a fresh perspective. This week, he shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, opening up about some tough times he faced over the past two years. He wrote, “Ain’t It Cra*y How They Tryna Play Me Like I Ain’t The One!!! It’s That Time! I Would Say Again, But This Run Will Be Totally Different!!” His words showed his confidence and suggested he was ready to bring something new to his music.
Lil Baby has already given fans a taste of this new direction with his latest single, “5AM.” But what’s really getting people excited is his collaborations with other big names like Travis Scott, Future, and especially Young Thug, who has just been released from jail. Their teamwork is especially noteworthy since Young Thug has hinted at working on something with Lil Baby, leading fans to think a new song might drop soon.
However, there’s some drama surrounding these developments. New rumors suggest there might be tension between Young Thug and Gunna, which could involve Lil Baby, especially concerning some ongoing controversies. After Young Thug made a brief and cryptic post on social media, fans are curious to see if Lil Baby’s new path will also involve taking sides.
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In a recent appearance on TMZ’s documentary titled The Downfall Of Diddy: Inside The Freak-Offs, Buzbee talked about the responsibility of celebrities who attended these events. He highlighted that those who saw or heard about alleged sexual abuse and drugging yet chose to stay silent are just as guilty as the ones accused. Buzbee revealed that some of these stars have already received letters demanding they settle privately or risk facing public lawsuits.
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