Missy Elliott
American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Elliott embarked on her music career with all-female R&B group Sista in the early 1990s and later became part of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and producer Timbaland with whom she worked on projects for Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several guest appearances, in 1997 she launched her solo career with the release of her debut album Supa Dupa Fly, which spawned the hit single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Her following album Da Real World (1999) produced the singles "She's a Bitch", "All N My Grill", and the top five hit "Hot Boyz". With the release of Miss E... So Addictive (2001), Under Construction (2002), and This Is Not a Test! (2003) Elliott established an international career and followed with the hits "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "4 My People", "Gossip Folks", and "Work It", the latter of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance, eventually winning five Grammy Awards and selling over 30 million records in the United States. Elliott is also known for a series of hits and diverse music videos, including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hot Boyz", "Get Ur Freak On", "Work It", and the Grammy award-winning video for "Lose Control."
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 1, 1971Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
23Place of birth
Portsmouth, Virginia, USAAlso known as
Melissa Arnette Elliott, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Misdemeanor, Missy 'Misdemeanor' ElliottCast credits
Honey
SelfJanet: Live in Hawaii
Herself - Special GuestMissy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott: Hits of Miss E... The Videos, Volume 1
HerselfMy Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
SelfFade to Black
SelfMichael Jackson: Number Ones
SelfKaty Perry - Making of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show
HerselfThe A-Z of Aaliyah
SelfMusic Videos That Defined the 00’s
Self (archive footage)Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
SelfMichael Jackson: The One
SelfPootie Tang
Diva2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
SelfLizzo: Live in Concert
SelfInside Björk
SelfJust for Kicks
Shark Tale
Missy (voice) (uncredited)Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi