144K views · 7.6K reactions | Legendary rapper MC Lyte performed the remix to Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” in Charlotte on Friday night for an NAACP Convention block party.  A true hip-hop trailblazer, Lyte was the first female rapper to release a solo album and earn a Grammy nomination ("Ruffneck"). : Nickita Benjamin | CLTure | Facebook

🎙️MC Lyte is a pioneering rapper who broke barriers as one of hip-hop’s first successful solo female MCs. Known for her sharp lyricism and powerful storytelling, she paved the way for women in a male-dominated genre. Beyond music, Lyte became a cultural icon, inspiring generations through her artistry, advocacy, and trailblazing career. #Hiphop #Pioneer #Legend #90s #NewYork | Khari Kapo Shabazz