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Lana Michelle Moore or professionally known as MC Lyte is an American rapper with an estimated net worth of $8 million. She accumulated all her wealth through her successful music career as a rapper and songwriter. She has also featured in a couple of films.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, MC Lyte developed an interest in music at a young age. She released her first single "I Cram to Understand U" in 1986 when she was only 16 years old. Her debut album entitled "Lyte as a Rock" was released in 1988. In 1989, she released her second album "Eyes on This". She went on to release 3 more other albums which were all well received.

She has one BET and Grammy nomination for her hit song"Ride Wit Me". She has made appearances in films such as Fly by Night, Playa's Ball, Civil Brand and Train Ride.

Mc Lyte is the leading founder of the Hip Hop Sisters Foundation. She is also the president of Sunni Gyrl Inc and is also a member of the sorority group; Sigma Gamma Rho

 

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1992

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from her album Ain't No Other

$238,000