Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott
Missy Elliott is an American rapper from Portsmouth, Virginia active since 1991.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Record producer
- From
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Born
- July 1, 1971
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Melissa Elliott began in the R&B group Sista before forming a career-long partnership with producer Timbaland.
Career
Her 1997 debut "Supa Dupa Fly" introduced a futuristic sound and groundbreaking visuals, and she became a hit machine as both artist and writer-producer with songs like "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It."
Major achievements
She is the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Legacy
Missy Elliott transformed the music video into avant-garde art and remains one of the most innovative creators in pop and hip-hop.
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