Exclusive: Trailblazing rapper Mc Lyte is collaborating with Bentley Kyle Evans, executive producer of such popular comedies as Martin and The Jamie Foxx Show, for a new Umc scripted series titled Partners in Rhyme.
The new half-hour sitcom is the latest original production from AMC Networks’ streaming service. Partners in Rhyme follows the life of a female high school rapper, social media star and foster kid who thinks she is the next Cardi B. Mc Lyte will star in the series as a label executive charged with helping the difficult but talented new artist navigate the industry.
In an effort to find a co-star, Umc is teaming with the American Black Film Festival (Abff) for a nationwide “Shoot Your Shot” casting call. Five finalists will perform at Abff later this year. From there, the winner will be chosen and star alongside Mc Lyte in the series.
“The Umc team has...
The new half-hour sitcom is the latest original production from AMC Networks’ streaming service. Partners in Rhyme follows the life of a female high school rapper, social media star and foster kid who thinks she is the next Cardi B. Mc Lyte will star in the series as a label executive charged with helping the difficult but talented new artist navigate the industry.
In an effort to find a co-star, Umc is teaming with the American Black Film Festival (Abff) for a nationwide “Shoot Your Shot” casting call. Five finalists will perform at Abff later this year. From there, the winner will be chosen and star alongside Mc Lyte in the series.
“The Umc team has...
- 5/19/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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