The Show – MC Lyte

One of hip hop's greatest emcees, rocks the house.

Shining Lyte - MC Lyte has been putting down for hip hop for over 20 years. As an emcee she helped redefine what it means to not only be a female emcee, but an emcee in general, in ways most artists could never achieve. Check out her show moments from the last year. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Shining Lyte - MC Lyte has been putting down for hip hop for over 20 years. As an emcee she helped redefine what it means to not only be a female emcee, but an emcee in general, in ways most artists could never achieve. Check out her show moments from the last year. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Hip Hop Awards Pt. 1 – October 2013 - Of course we had to mention that she was the recipient of last year's I Am Hip Hop award. As a pioneer, she embodies hip hop to the absolute fullest and continues to the positively represent the culture no matter what the occasion is. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hip Hop Awards Pt. 1 – October 2013 - Of course we had to mention that she was the recipient of last year's I Am Hip Hop award. As a pioneer, she embodies hip hop to the absolute fullest and continues to the positively represent the culture no matter what the occasion is. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Living Legend - MC Lyte took the mic during Girls' Night Out. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)

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Leading MC Defined - March 2014 - Always one to set a great example, MC Lyte takes part in the Leading Women Defined summit almost every year. Most recently she led a discussion on how young women can pursue their passion professionally.  (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)

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Wanna Be Down – April 2014 - Back in April, MC Lyte sat down with Brandy, YoYo and Queen Latifah on The Queen Latifah show in honor of the 20th anniversary of the hit "Wanna Be Down (remix)." The song was a huge hit in the '90s and one of the best hip hop/R&B songs ever. (Photo: Sony Pictures Television)

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Wanna Be Down – April 2014 - Back in April, MC Lyte sat down with Brandy, YoYo and Queen Latifah on The Queen Latifah show in honor of the 20th anniversary of the hit "Wanna Be Down (remix)." The song was a huge hit in the '90s and one of the best hip hop/R&B songs ever. (Photo: Sony Pictures Television)

Upfront and Up Close – April 2014 - MC Lyte took part in the last BET Upfronts, serving as an excellent DJ/host. She even rapped a few verses during the New York stop. (Photo: BET)

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Upfront and Up Close – April 2014 - MC Lyte took part in the last BET Upfronts, serving as an excellent DJ/host. She even rapped a few verses during the New York stop. (Photo: BET)

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MC Lyte Is on the Mic, DJ Jermaine Helps the Crowd Get Right - (Photo: Leon Bennett/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lyte Up BET Experience – June 2014 - MC Lyte was a presence at this year's BET Experience. Here she fulfilled both DJ/Emcee duties alongside DJ Jermaine performing on stage at the VIP Late Night After Party Presented by Grey Goose Le Melon. (Photo: Leon Bennett/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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)

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Still Lyting Up the BET Experience – June 2014 - Aside from DJ'ing, MC Lyte also moderated the Genius Talks panels. How real was her game? Real enough that Snoop Dogg even rapped a few of her lines during his panel appearance.  (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)

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Do It for the Vineyard – August 2014 - MC Lyte was one of the headliners at this year's Martha’s Vineyard Summer Madness Music Conference and Festival, one of the hippest concerts at the vacation spot. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

B* Real, Leading Women Defined by Mom: MC Lyte

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Being an Emcee – September 2014 - MC Lyte most recently had a Centric special on her as part of the BEING series. She discussed gender issues in hip hop and her life leading up to her career. (Photo: BET)

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Ahhh the Lyte – September 2014 - MC Lyte shined on stage during AAHH!! Fest 2014 at Union Park. Other performers for the show included Chicago emcees Common and Kanye West, the latter being a surprise guest. (Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Redferns via Getty Images)

Still Down – October 2014 - MC Lyte showed up alongside none other than Brandy, YoYo and Queen Latifah for the special performance of the "I Wanna Be Down (remix)" much to the delight of the audience. Make sure to catch MC Lyte and all of the other amazing acts on October 14 at 10P/9C during the premier of Hip Hop Awards 2014. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Still Down – October 2014 - MC Lyte showed up alongside none other than Brandy, YoYo and Queen Latifah for the special performance of the "I Wanna Be Down (remix)" much to the delight of the audience. Make sure to catch MC Lyte and all of the other amazing acts on October 14 at 10P/9C during the premier of Hip Hop Awards 2014. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)