MC Lyte

Check out 60 songs from some of the most influential and innovative female rappers in hip-hop history.

Rap's biggest battles.

On this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays.

MC Lyte establishes herself as a premier emcee, Scarface releases a slept-on banger, VH1 pays proper homage to hip-hop, and Black Thought is born.

On Sept. 17, Mariah Carey stunned once again with her vocal range, MC Lyte went in a new direction and Jay-Z tops the soundtrack for a Martin Lawrence comedy.

Today's hip-hop history includes one of the greatest tv comedies, a rapper turned preacher's birthday, and Kelis' 'Milkshake."

These all-female posse tracks help shape the hip-hop movement in the 1990s and beyond.

Queen Latifah rocked the mic with Missy Elliott, Brandy, Remy Ma and more at Essence Fest.

Today’s R&B and Throwbacks MYKISS1031- ladies get ready for a movement of powerful women who will come together to uplift with music, comedy, motivation, and empowerment! Get ready for Sisters United-  It will be a one of a kind evening of entertainment starring some of the biggest entertainers in the industry, starring Yolanda Adams, MC Lyte, Stephanie Mills and Avery Sunshine. ...

MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Salt-N-Pepa are rarely discussed regarding pioneers in hip-hop. While many women have come after them, these three hip-hop acts laid the foundation for the women in rap today to fly.