25 Best MC Lyte Songs

Standouts from the timeless catalog of the rap great.

"Don't Cry Big Girls" - Sampling the chorus of Frankie Valli and the Four Season's "Big Girls Don't Cry," this cut let Lyte explain that she can take attacks as well as dish them out. After all, she's a big girl.   (Photo: JLN Photography/wenn)
The P&G Beauty Lounge: MC Lyte DJs - Legendary rapper and DJ MC Lyte was on the 1's and 2's in the beauty lounge, where lucky guests were treated to makeovers, manicures and swag!(Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)
"Not Wit' a Dealer" - At the height of the crack era, when many a sista looked to date the neighborhood dealer, Lyte put out this cautionary tale about a girl who's killed because of her involvement with one. It was Lyte's version of street knowledge.    (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
"In My Business" - Once again, Lyte teamed up with Missy Elliott to shut down folks fueling rumors about the hip hop legend. As usual, straight forward and raw.   (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images for Vh1)"Playgirls Play" - Over a sample of B.T. Express' 1974 funk classic "Do It (Til You're Satisfied)," Lyte refashions her boastful style for the era of ghetto fabulous. Bragging about mic skills are tempered with references to her cash flow and material wealth.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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"Throwin' Words at U" - Lyte masterfully chucks smiles and metaphors at sucker MCs on this unsung battle cut.  (Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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