Missy Elliott has made history by becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is now celebrating this achievement with her fans, friends, and fellow artists. On May 3, the iconic rapper took to social media to express her excitement about this prestigious honor. “It’s times I have gotten online & seen your irrelevant your a flop your washed up & it would crush me at times,” she tweeted, “BUT God you made me STRONG I kept going & you allowed my decades of WORK to SPEAK 4 itself. I am HUMBLED thank you all my Supporters. I LOVE YOU.”
Missy Elliott has previously spoken about her impact on the world of hip-hop. In a recent Instagram post, she mentioned that she received criticism for her Barbie-inspired music video for “Beep Me 911.” She now recognizes that she was ahead of her time. In early April, a new trailer for the Barbie movie was released, generating excitement from many people. However, Missy Elliott had a more complex response to the trailer. “Some folks clowned me [Timbaland] & Magoo for doing a Barbie style video with our arms painted like joints and Tim and Magoo Ken hairstyles,” she tweeted. “I remember crying but I realized I was just years ahead of the game.”
Missy Remains Humble, Even As An Icon
In a new Instagram post, Missy expressed her gratitude once again for her historic Hall of Fame induction. “I want to say this is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP… to showcase the hard work that many of us WOMEN contribute to MUSIC,” Missy began. “I have cried all day because I am GRATEFUL thank you [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] & all on the committee & Supafriends.” Missy then went on to point out her humble beginnings, representing her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia.
In addition to shouting out her hometown, Missy also paid tribute to her fellow inductees. Other artists being added to the Hall of Fame this year include Chaka Khan and DJ Kool Herc. “CONGRATULATIONS to all the other LEGENDARY artists who will now be inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” Missy said. “They have committed DECADES of hard work and IMPACT in music… Thank you 4 sharing your gifts with the world.” What do you think of Missy’s response to her induction? Is there anyone else they should have added but didn’t? Let us know in the comments!