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Legendary rapper MC Lyte recently blessed Hip-Hop Wired with an exclusive performance, spitting her iconic verse from Brandy’s 1994 hit ‘I Wanna Be Down.’
Fans got a throwback moment as Lyte delivered her verse with the same fire that made it unforgettable. Her bars on the track are still a standout, perfectly matching Brandy’s smooth vocals, and seeing her perform it live brought that same vibe back. MC Lyte’s career is straight legendary. From the jump, she made her mark as one of the first female rappers to break through in a male-dominated industry. Her debut album Lyte as a Rock (1988) put her on the map, and she kept climbing with albums like Eyes on This (1989) and Act Like You Know (1991).
Lyte’s lyrics have always been sharp, and she’s known for empowering messages that paved the way for female MCs in hip-hop. It’s not just her music that makes Lyte a boss—she’s been a pioneer in business and activism too.
She’s stayed relevant throughout the years, using her platform to uplift others and speak on important issues. Her performance on Hip-Hop Wired was a reminder of why she’s been a force in the game for decades. MC Lyte’s legacy is timeless, and she continues to influence the culture, proving she’s still got it.
Check out MC Lyte’s full performance to her verse on ‘I Wanna Be Down Remix’ on Hip-Hop Wired:
MTV Entertainment Studios is teaming up with Glass Entertainment Group for the brand-new docuseries MTV’s Family Legacy, which will dive into MTV’s most celebrated events and iconic artists through the eyes of their children.
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The intimate docuseries will capture musicians through the lens of their kids, with exclusive footage and brand-new interviews with the children of beloved music stars, including Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar, Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell, *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, Boyz II Men’s Nathan Morris, TLC’s Chili, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Brandy and Melissa Etheridge. The kids of late legends The Notorious B.I.G. and Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington are also featured in the series, which will be narrated by actor and musician Quincy Brown, the son of Al B. Sure and Diddy’s late ex Kim Porter.
While the MTV’s Family Legacy docuseries doesn’t arrive until 2023, a special around the series is set to premiere as part of the monthlong “We Speak Music” programming on MTV starting Dec. 19.
In other big news for MTV, RuPaul’s Drag Race announced a “global expansion” of its brand, which includes a new deal that will see the flagship show move over from VH1 (its home for the last six years) to MTV for its long-awaited 15th season.
In alphabetical order, season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race will see Amethyst, Anetra, Aura Mayari, Irene Dubois, Jax, Loosey LaDuca, Luxx Noir London, Malaysia Babydoll Foxx, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Princess Poppy, Robin Fierce, Salina EsTitties, Sugar and Spice all compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar — as well as a newly increased cash prize of $200,000.
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