Lil MC
Lil MC, a Latina powerhouse in the music industry, embodies the spirit of Hip Hop with her dynamic delivery, sassy wit, and bilingual flow. Hailing from the Bay Area, she quickly gained recognition as a formidable force in the Oakland rap battle scene, emerging as a champion and one of the most significant underground female rappers from the region.
Meet Lil MC
Artist. Advocate. Architect of the Underground
Her exceptional freestyle skills and stage presence have allowed her to share stages with legends like Jacquees, Too Short, and E-40, while her performances remain energetically charged, leaving audiences in awe. Lil MC's influence extends beyond performance; she is among the mere 3% of women music producers globally, significantly contributing to the diversification of the music industry.
In 2018, Lil MC began producing beats, further expanding her artistic repertoire. Her passion for education and empowerment led her to create an original Women's Empowerment Hip Hop curriculum for the Oakland based non-profit Hip Hop For Change, a program that teaches kids to produce beats through block coding. As a Program Coordinator for Hip Hop For Change, she teaches beat-making and rapping to thousands of students nationwide, instilling confidence and creativity in the next generation.
Her international tours as a musician and Cultural Ambassador of Hip Hop with the U.S. Embassy underscore her commitment to representing and promoting Bay Area artists and empowering women in Hip Hop. Maintaining monumental momentum, in 2020, she founded Queens of the Underground, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in the industry. Lil MC's achievements have been celebrated with features in video games, on Billboards, and in movies, showcasing her widespread success. Her impact is recognized by her membership of the Bay Area chapter as an official Recording Academy voting member, as well as her advocacy through GRAMMY Advocacy.
Through her artistry and advocacy, Lil MC continues to inspire and uplift, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and the community she passionately serves. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and empowerment, embodying the true essence of Hip Hop culture. Her most recent release, Flex Maquina, followed up by the album’s standout single “They Don’t Know Me” and her collaborative effort on Dark Feminine Energy EP alongside fellow California artist, Breathless. further highlight her trailblazing talents, so be sure to familiarize yourself with this fiery femcee!
