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.
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.
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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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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