SoundExchange has presented MC Lyte with its Music Fairness Award, recognizing her advocacy work on behalf of recording artists. The recognition centers on her support for the American Music Fairness Act, legislation aimed at requiring AM/FM radio stations to pay performance royalties to artists and rights holders.
Terrestrial radio in the US remains exempt from paying such royalties, a longstanding point of contention for artist advocates and industry groups. MC Lyte’s campaigning has been cited as part of a broader push by musicians and organizations to close that gap.
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