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“Most of all, what I've learned is I need to share what it is that I know. And it's the whole reason I've done what I've done for as long as I've done it. It's that I'm able to use what I know in order to help someone else grow. And that's exactly what happened on Sisterhood of Hip Hop.”

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MC Lyte, born Melissa Yvette Jefferson, is an American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. Born on October 11, 1970, she is a significant pioneer in female rap music. MC Lyte emerged in the early 1990s, making a name for herself in the rap scene with her unique style and skills. more

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