Missy Elliott performs at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer Missy Elliott has donated $50,000 to the Portsmouth Virginia Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Elliott, a Virginia native, will be helping families in housing crisis on the verge of… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott Recalls Writing Fan Mail To Janet Jackson
Missy Elliott is reminiscing on her early days as a Jackson 5 fangirl after receiving a prestigious honor in the music industry herself. On Saturday, the 8th annual Black Music Honors will premiere on the Stellar Networks, where Elliott will receive the 2023 Innovator Icon award. In an interview, the rapper opened up about what this… Read more »
Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper To Earn Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
ABC/Missy Elliot recently made history by becoming the first female rapper to earn an induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. The Chairman of The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame said, “This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll. We are honored that… Read more »
Remembering Aaliyah 21 Years After Her Death
August 25, 2022 marked the 21th anniversary of Aaliyah’s death at the age of 22. She died in 2001 with eight other people in a plane crash after shooting the “Rock the Boat” video in the Bahamas. In the years since her death her following has grown and her style and music is still influencing a… Read more »
Missy Ellicott Turns 50 Today
Writer, singer, producer and music video innovator Missy Elliott is 50 years old. Today, Thursday, July 1 is her birthday. Missy is credited with changing the game in 4 ways. 1. Music videos. No one can deny that Missy’s video premieres were a very big deal. 2. Lyrics 3. Image. Missy created her own lane… Read more »
One of Rihanna’s Dancers is Missing – UPDATE
One of Rihanna’s dancers is missing. I’ll #spillthetea. Taraji is moving on up! And congrats to Tika Sumpter! Thanks for watching Tony’s Tea from the Smooth R&B 105.7 studio! Shirlene was found! Read here!