The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream are set to settle the 2024 WNBA title with a winner-take-all Game 7 at Chase Center on Saturday, Oct. 31. The high-stakes matchup, which tips off at 5 p.m. PT, will feature a uniquely local halftime performance by legendary rapper MC Lyte. San Francisco’s Glide Ensemble will also lead the national anthem, grounding the event in the Bay Area’s cultural fabric before the decisive contest.
Hip-hop pioneer joins local Glide Ensemble for historic Chase Center showdown
MC Lyte, whose real name is Lana Michele Moorer, is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 alongside Queen Latifah and Wu-Tang Clan. Her appearance highlights her status as a trailblazer who broke barriers in hip-hop during the late 1980s. The Brooklyn-born artist made history with her 1988 debut, “Lyte as a Rock,” the first full solo album by a female rapper, and later became the first solo female rapper to earn a gold single and a Grammy nomination.
Fans can watch the decisive game on USA Network and Peacock as the series remains tied 3-3. This final chapter of the Finals promises to blend elite basketball with significant cultural recognition, honoring Lyte’s pioneering legacy while the Valkyries and Dream battle for the championship trophy. The event underscores the growing intersection of sports entertainment and music history in major league finales.
Source: Yahoo Sports
