Missy Elliott: The Visionary

The Virginia native has become the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Missy Elliott - Missy Elliott is a true visionary. A triple threat, Missy is a rapper, producer and songwriter who has been representing for females in hip hop for over a decade.

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Missy Elliott - Missy Elliott is a true visionary. A triple threat, Missy is a rapper, producer and songwriter who has been representing for females in hip hop for over a decade.

Get Ur Freak On - As far as awards are concerned, Missy's wall is full of them. She has countless Grammys, AMAs, MTV and BET Awards. In 2002, she won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance for "Get Ur Freak On."

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Get Ur Freak On - As far as awards are concerned, Missy's wall is full of them. She has countless Grammys, AMAs, MTV and BET Awards. In 2002, she won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance for "Get Ur Freak On."

Supa Dupa Fly - The video for Missy Elliott's lead-off single, "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," was produced by Hype Williams. It was one of many groundbreaking videos of that era.

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Supa Dupa Fly - The video for Missy Elliott's lead-off single, "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," was produced by Hype Williams. It was one of many groundbreaking videos of that era.

Dynamic Duo - Missy has worked with producer/rapper Timbaland since her debut in the game. The two complement each other's styles, and together, they have made some of the most influential music in the past decade.

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Dynamic Duo - Missy has worked with producer/rapper Timbaland since her debut in the game. The two complement each other's styles, and together, they have made some of the most influential music in the past decade.

One In A Million - With Timbaland, Missy wrote and produced nine tracks for Aaliyah's second album, "One In A Million." Missy and Aaliyah were close, and after Aaliyah's death, she released a video for "Take Away," which contained images and words dedicated to her friend.

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One In A Million - With Timbaland, Missy wrote and produced nine tracks for Aaliyah's second album, "One In A Million." Missy and Aaliyah were close, and after Aaliyah's death, she released a video for "Take Away," which contained images and words dedicated to her friend.

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So Addictive - Missy has released six albums, between the years of 1997 until now. She is currently preparing the release of "Block Party," tentatively due out later this year.

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So Addictive - Missy has released six albums, between the years of 1997 until now. She is currently preparing the release of "Block Party," tentatively due out later this year.

Missy Elliott (@missyelliott) - The recipient of the Black Girls Rock! Visionary Award doesn't stop working. Maybe that's why she's such a visionary. TWEET: "Me and @Timbaland007 still wide awake trying to finish these joints! Hawwwt!"

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Road To Stardom - Although she stays focused on her music, Missy did try her hand at reality TV. In 2005, she gave young artists the chance to make it big with her reality TV show, "The Road To Stardom."

A True Sista - Before making it big, Missy started out as a member of Sista, a female R&B group that was eventually signed to Swing Mob, the label started by DeVante Swing of Jodeci.

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A True Sista - Before making it big, Missy started out as a member of Sista, a female R&B group that was eventually signed to Swing Mob, the label started by DeVante Swing of Jodeci.

1, 2 Step - Back in 2007, Missy appeared on ABC's "Extreme Makeover," which awarded four scholarships to four underprivileged teens. Around that same time, Missy also shed 50 lbs. after she changed her own diet.

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1, 2 Step - Back in 2007, Missy appeared on ABC's "Extreme Makeover," which awarded four scholarships to four underprivileged teens. Around that same time, Missy also shed 50 lbs. after she changed her own diet.

Microphone Fiend - Missy has record sales in excess of 7 million records. Featured on the original BET documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women And Hip Hop," Missy is one of the most successful female rappers.

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Microphone Fiend - Missy has record sales in excess of 7 million records. Featured on the original BET documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women And Hip Hop," Missy is one of the most successful female rappers.

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Style Icon - Without a doubt, Missy's style has played a role in her success. She has always been a leader when it comes to fashion, whether she is rocking an Adidas suit or a big, plastic garbage bag.

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Style Icon - Without a doubt, Missy's style has played a role in her success. She has always been a leader when it comes to fashion, whether she is rocking an Adidas suit or a big, plastic garbage bag.

Honor Roll - In 2009, Missy was an honoree at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

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Honor Roll - In 2009, Missy was an honoree at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

Platinum Status - Missy Elliott is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum.

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Platinum Status - Missy Elliott is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum.

Where My Girls At? - Missy has always been an advocate for female unity in hip hop. She has collaborated with female rappers such as Lil' Kim, Trina, Eve and others, as well as written for female R&B artists such as Beyonce and Keyshia Cole.

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Where My Girls At? - Missy has always been an advocate for female unity in hip hop. She has collaborated with female rappers such as Lil' Kim, Trina, Eve and others, as well as written for female R&B artists such as Beyonce and Keyshia Cole.