How much is MC Lyte's Net Worth in 2023

May 2024 · 3 minute read

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MC Lyte is a female American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. As of 2023, her net worth is slated at an estimated net worth of US$12 million. She has achieved numerous milestones in her long and illustrious career, which spans over 3 decades.

Who is MC Lyte?

Lana Michele Moorer was born on October 11, 1970 in New York City, United States. She grew up in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York City and she schooled at Hunter College. Her early childhood is unknown but she began rapping at age 12 with the stage name Sparkle. At age 14, she began recording her first track but it wasn’t released until two years later.

Lana’ grew up with fellow industry players and singers like Milk Dee and DJ GIZ, whom she regards brothers. In 1987, at the age of 16, MC Lyte released her debut single, “I Cram to Understand U (Sam)”, being one of the first songs written about the crack era. She was 12 years old at the time she wrote the song.

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She got into the professional music industry in 1985 and released her debut album in 1988. Her debut album, Lyte as a Rock became a massive hit. It was also the first full-length album by a female rapper. Later, she instantly released her second album in 1989, named Eyes on This. MC Lyte has a total of eight albums, her most recent one was named Legend, released in 2015.

Most of her Albums have gained huge commercial success. She has also collaborated with some very big names, which include Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Brandy, etc. MC Lyte has her hands involved in various other ventures as well. MC Lyte is a very famous actress as well, and she has worked in plenty of shows and movies, which includes Train Ride, Civil Brand, Girls Trip, For Your Love, Half & Half, Queen of the South, etc.

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MC Lyte has been in a relationship with some of big guns in the music industry including rapper Q-Tip. There were speculation that she’d dated R&B singer Janelle Monae. She was married to John Wyche. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and later divorced in 2023.

How many houses and cars does MC Lyte have?

MC Lyte owns two mansions in New York and Los Angeles. She has also purchased a number of exotic cars including Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and an Audi Q7.

How much does MC Lyte make per year?

Annually, MC Lyte makes in excess of US$1 million.

What investments does MC Lyte have?

She invested in some real estate properties.

How many Endorsement deals does MC Lyte have?

MC Lyte has had various endorsement deals throughout her career.

How many Philanthropy works has MC Lyte supported?

She is a philanthropist by all standards. MC Lyte founded Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, an organization whose role has been to present scholarships to college students. Since its inception, two US$100,000 have been donated to college students each of the first two years. Also, the foundation have given out three $50,000 scholarships as a part of its #EducateOurMen initiative.

How many businesses does MC Lyte own?

MC Lyte launched Sunni Gyrl Inc., an organization vested in artist management and development, production and creative services. She also has a boutique in Los Angeles called Shaitel specialized from belts to sunglasses.

Source: Ghgossip.com

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