MC Lyte
Biography: MC Lyte aka Lana Moorer (born October 11, 1970) is an American DJ, actress, model, Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepeneur. She released her first single, "I Cram to Understand U (Sam)," at age 17 in 1988, whose lyrics address the effects of drug abuse on relationships. Lyte's debut album, Lyte as a Rock, was released in September of that year, including the rap classic "Paper Thin," the battle track "10% Dis," the title cut, and the aforementioned "I Cram to Understand U," an early crack era narrative. Lyte as a Rock is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most relevant rap albums ever. The successive full length releases Eyes on This (including the hit single "Cha Cha Cha"), Act Like You Know, and Ain't No Other (featuring the single "Ruffneck," which earned Lyte the first female rapper gold certification as a solo artist) followed in later years. In all, MC Lyte has released eight albums. She has acted in over a dozen films, including Girls Trip and Sylvie's Love, as well as on television. Lyte also does voiceovers, is a motivational speaker, and has written a book, Unstoppable: Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 11, 1971
Deathday: N/A
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Hip Hop Family Christmas
2021-12-06
Hip Hop Family Christmas
Overview: Hip-hop's most famous family agrees to participate in a live Christmas television special to address negative press and soften their image.
Genres: Drama Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-06
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I, Challenger
2022-01-11
I, Challenger
Overview: Sid, a perennial kid who spends his days playing video games and selling weed, is about to be evicted. Desperate to change his life, he enlists his gaming buddy Logan in a dangerous, harebrained scheme involving the livestream of a self-burial video. Despite a near-death experience when the self-burial misfires, it seems Sid's luck is finally on the upswing, with a financial windfall -- and even a romance -- in his future.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-11
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The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
2021-10-18
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
Overview: An intimate look at the evolution and impact of women emcees and rappers, told by the trailblazing artists who helped create a musical and cultural empire.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-18
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Bury Me
2022-01-11
Bury Me
Overview: Sid, a perennial kid who spends his days playing video games and selling weed, is about to be evicted. Desperate to change his life, he enlists his gaming buddy Logan in a dangerous scheme involving the live stream of a self-burial video.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-11
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Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation
2023-06-19
Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Overview: Honouring Juneteenth and Black Music Month, this primetime special will detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where things stand today.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-19
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The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
2023-08-11
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Overview: Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-11
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The Dempsey Sisters
2013-11-02
The Dempsey Sisters
Overview: Three siblings return to their musical roots, agreeing to let their brother manage their family band.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-02
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998-02-27
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Overview: Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-27
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One Night Stay
2024-01-04
One Night Stay
Overview: Obsessive Jessica refuses to be discarded after a one night stand gone wrong. Instead of leaving Marcus' luxurious mansion, she finds a quiet place to hide and moves in permanently. Resuming their seemingly perfect lives, power couple Marcus and Milan have no idea Jessica is now living with them.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-04
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
2010-08-30
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Overview: Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-30
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Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
2022-11-30
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
Overview: Christmas wedding bells are ringing for Jessica and Jayson, as their mothers Tina and Nancy fight it out for wedding planning supremacy.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-30
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A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023-12-10
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Airing Sunday, Dec. 10, at at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+, the two-hour tribute special will feature exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-10
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Playas Ball
2007-02-06
Playas Ball
Overview: 27 year old professional basketball player Cedric Tinsley is on the verge of signing a multimillion-dollar endorsement deal and proposing to his girlfriend Jill, when a woman he's never met claims he's the father of her child. Now, with his personal and professional lives on the line, Cedric will have to expose the opportunistic playas in his circle.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-06
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Hustlers Convention
2015-01-01
Hustlers Convention
Overview: The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-01
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A Tale of James Brown
2016-01-23
A Tale of James Brown
Overview: Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-23
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Girls Trip
2017-07-21
Girls Trip
Overview: Four girlfriends take a trip to New Orleans for an annual festival and, along the way, rediscover their wild sides and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood.
Genres: Comedy Romance Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-07-21
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004-04-02
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Overview: The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-02
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Civil Brand
2003-08-29
Civil Brand
Overview: Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-29
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Loved To Death
2019-07-21
Loved To Death
Overview: Inspired by actual events, "Loved To Death" follows Monica "Williams" and Jackson's "Freeman" relationship after the two meet over a pair of dropped keys. The couple soon moves in together and are met with financial troubles when Jackson loses his job. Feeling threatened and insecure, Jackson becomes physically abusive towards Monica. She ultimately ends her relationship with Jackson after meeting a fellow church member, but her ex, Jackson, is determined to win her back by any means necessary.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-21
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Bad Hair
2021-05-05
Bad Hair
Overview: In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-05
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Sylvie's Love
2020-01-27
Sylvie's Love
Overview: When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father’s record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-27
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A Luv Tale
1999-05-06
A Luv Tale
Overview: Two women finally find the love and respect they deserve after both of their long-term, loveless relationships fail and they meet each other.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-06
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Angie: Lost Girls
2020-12-18
Angie: Lost Girls
Overview: After escaping from a sex trafficking ring, one teenage girl struggles to reconnect with herself and her family. To rescue her helpless friends, she must confront her own fears and help lead the police to her traffickers - at all costs.
Genres: Thriller Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-18
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Train Ride
2005-02-17
Train Ride
Overview: Three college seniors who are thinking about nothing but graduation and going out with a bang from college, harshly discover that a culmination of four years of hard work can lead to a permanent road to perdition after they decide to experiment with the knockout "date rape" drug on a vulnerable, impressionable, and very attractive freshman girl. Events quickly become a "Train Ride" for all parties involved, and end up spiraling out of control into a roller-coaster of unpredictable, virulent events that must be seen to be believed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-17
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