On Wednesday (Could 3), Missy Elliott reveled in her triumphs after being inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame. The hip-hop polymath celebrated the information on Twitter, crediting her “Supafriends” on her newest feat.
“I need to say that is HUGE not for simply me however all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the arduous work & what many people contribute to MUSIC,” she tweeted. “I’ve cried all morning as a result of I’m GRATEFUL thanks @rockhall & all on the committee & Supafriends.”
Missy continued sharing her gratitude by highlighting her early beginnings as a younger star coming from Portsmouth, Va., saying: “I can’t cease crying I’m from Portsmouth Virginia aka P-City.. #757 to 804 I ship my love You day dream of those moments however as we speak it’s Actual VA 2 up 2 down the 7 Cities all my people I’m GRATEFUL.”
Elliott didn’t mince her phrases; she additionally addressed her detractors who as soon as dubbed her “irrelevant.” “It’s occasions I’ve gotten on line & seen your irrelevant your a flop your [sic] washed up & it could crush me at occasions BUT God you made me STRONG I stored going & you allowed my many years of WORK to SPEAK 4 itself I’m HUMBLED thanks all my Supporters I LOVE YOU,” she wrote.
Mona Scott-Younger, CEO of Monami Leisure and Elliott’s 25+ yr supervisor shares: “Missy receiving this honor – of not solely being the primary feminine Hip Hop Artist to EVER be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame AND being one among solely three ladies to be inducted of their first yr of eligibility – is a penultimate second in a stellar profession outlined by file breaking, ceiling shattering firsts! From mind-blowing musical contributions to iconic mind-bending visuals, Missy continues to shift popular culture and elevate what is feasible. I couldn’t be prouder or extra honored to be part of her unimaginable journey.”
Elliott’s storied profession contains noteworthy chart wins, reminiscent of her 9 Billboard Sizzling 100 high 10 hits and 5 high 5 Billboard 200 albums. Elliott joins a heralded Rock Corridor Class with Willie Nelson, Rage In opposition to the Machine, Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, Chaka Khan, and extra. The thirty eighth Annual Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Induction Ceremony will happen Nov. 3, 2023 at Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, New York.
Take a look at Missy’s tweets beneath.
