Missy Elliott

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% of people who know them

78%

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58%

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28%

Disliked by

14%

About

Missy Elliott is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist. Her iconic funk-infused hip hop influenced the music industry throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. She garnered multiple awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards and a MTV Video Music Award.

Missy Elliott Timeline

1971

Missy Elliott is Born

On July 1, 1971, Melissa Arnette Elliott was born in Portsmouth, Virginia.

1992

Debut Album Released

Missy releases her debut album Supa Dupa Fly and has 3 hit singles that make the Top 40.

1997

Hit Song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"

Releases her hit single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", which becomes her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.

2001

Grammy Award for Best Rap Album

Receives a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Miss E… So Addictive.

2005

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the first female rapper to receive this honor.

2017

D.O.P.E. Music Video

Releases the music video for her song "D.O.P.E.", which goes viral and receives over 10 million views in its first week.

2019

Performs at Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show

Performs at the halftime show of Super Bowl LIII alongside Travis Scott and Big Boi.

5 Interesting Facts about Missy Elliott

1. First Female Rapper to be Inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott was the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.

2. Grammy Award Winner

Missy has won 5 Grammy Awards throughout her career, including Best Rap Album for "The Cookbook" and Best Short Form Music Video for "Work it".

3. Guinness World Record Holder

Missy Elliott holds a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive weeks spent at #1 on the UK chart by a female rap act.

4. First Female Rapper to Make Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People List

Missy was the first female rapper to make Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list in 2019.

5. Member of the National Recording Academy

Missy is a member of the National Recording Academy, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Missy Elliott birthday?

Missy Elliott is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer who was born on July 1, 1971, and is currently 52 years old. Elliott is best known for her groundbreaking style of hip-hop music that helped to influence the course of rap in the 1990s and 2000s, in addition to her work producing tracks for other artists.

What is the Net Worth of Missy Elliott?

Missy Elliott has an estimated net worth of $50M. She is known for her successful music career, producing songs for many well-known artists. Her success in producing and rapping has earned her this considerable fortune. In addition, she has also earned from her brand endorsements and other business ventures.