MC Lyte - "Poor Georgie"

With a distinctive voice, demonstrated lyricism, and an unapologetic stance, Grammy-nominated emcee MC Lyte has served as one of the preeminent voices for women in Hip-Hop. With over 3 decades in the industry, she has had a host of impressive firsts. She was the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first female emcee to perform at the White House, the first solo female emcee to be nominated for a Grammy Award and the first female emcee to receive a gold single. Filmed live at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, September 21, 2018.