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MC Lyte: The Originator, $8 million
One of the true original female emcees, MC Lyte has been rocking the mic since her late ’80s debut release “Lyte as a Rock.” Never afraid to tackle heavy subjects in her music like drug abuse and inner city living, early in her career MC Lyte was named one of the top female rappers of all time. She has also taken her talents to the screen starring as herself on shows like “New York Undercover,” “Moesha” and “My Wife and Kids.” She has also played various characters on shows such as “Half and Half” and “In the House.” In addition, Lyte has made great strides as a voice over artist, lending her vocal cords to several corporate brands — most recently the Starz Network. MC Lyte has channeled all of her talents into building an overall net worth of $8 million. This amount ensures her pockets are nowhere near “Paper Thin.”
