The National Museum of African American Music has recognized Missy Elliott, adding to her extensive list of accomplishments. Over three decades, the Virginia-born producer, rapper, and singer has left a lasting impact on the culture, especially for female artists…
Missy Elliott and her label, Atlantic Records, stand among the distinguished honorees at the National Museum of African American Music’s Celebration of Legends. The museum will host the event in Nashville on June 2. Sylvia Rhone, the chairwoman/CEO of Epic Records, who previously held positions at Atlantic Records and collaborated with Elliott at East West Records, represents Atlantic Records.
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Mya, who collaborated with Missy on the remarkable “Lady Marmalade” remake for the film Moulin Rouge in the early 2000s, is also expected to appear.
Established in 2021, the National Museum of African American Music acknowledges the significant contributions of African Americans to music throughout history. The museum’s dedication lies in celebrating and preserving this influence while offering diverse cultural experiences to both residents and visitors in Nashville. Notable past honorees include Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Missy Elliott is finally receiving the recognition she deserves. Recently, she made history as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In early May, the accomplished rapper took to social media to express her excitement about this prestigious honor. Missy emphasized the significance of the achievement not only for herself but also for her fellow female artists in the hip-hop community.
DJ Kool Herc, Chaka Khan, TV host Don Cornelius, and more are among the other 2023 inductees, whom Missy Elliott expressed gratitude to for their impactful work in music.
In a separate tweet, Missy Elliott expressed thanks to God for her recent induction and recognized that her decades of dedicated work speak volumes. She also addressed the negativity from online trolls who labeled her as “washed up,” highlighting her resilience.
In the previous year’s December, Missy received an honorary doctorate from Norfolk State University, along with the university’s most prestigious award, the Presidential Commencement Medallion.
