6:00 PM
9:30 PM

Hip-hop legend MC Lyte brings decades of groundbreaking music and cultural influence to City Winery Chicago with Road to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

One of the genre’s most influential female voices, MC Lyte built her career by doing what had never been done before. She became the first female rapper to earn a gold single, the first female solo rapper nominated for a Grammy, and the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall, helping redefine the possibilities for women in hip-hop.

A celebrated lyricist, DJ, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Lyte has continued to evolve while staying at the forefront of the culture. Her impact can be heard across generations of artists who followed the trail she helped blaze.

Experience MC Lyte up close at City Winery Chicago for a special evening celebrating the music, milestones, and legacy of a true hip-hop pioneer.