Real Name: Melissa Arnette Elliott

Aliases: Misdemeanor

BORN:

Jul 01, 1971

AGE:

53

NET WORTH:

$50 Million

HEIGHT:

5'2

BIO

Very few emcees can match Missy Elliott’s track record, no matter their gender. She began her music career as a member of the girl group Sista before later becoming a member of the Swing Mobb, alongside friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland. She would make several hot guest appearances before her debut album Supa Dupa Fly was released in 1997. Powered by the single “Sock It 2 Me,” “Supa Dupa Fly” would go on to become the highest charting debut by a female rap artist at the time. She released Da Real World in 1999, which contained the hit single “Hot Boyz.” The “Hot Boyz” remix spent 18 weeks at the top of the Hot Rap Singles chart. Missy Elliott would release six studio albums, total. The four-time Grammy Award winner is the best selling female emcee in the history of Neilson Music. Missy Elliott was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.

PROPS

Missy Elliott appeared on Raven Symone’s single “That’s What Girls Are Made Of” back in 1993. Missy Elliott is one of the highest selling female rap artists ever. Missy Elliott has won eight MTV Music Video Awards

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Top Missy Elliott Questions

How many studio albums has Missy Elliott released?

Missy Elliott has released six studio albums.

Has Missy Elliott done any acting?

Yes, Missy Elliott has appeared in six films and 13 television shows.

What acts are most closely associated with Missy Elliott.

TImbaland, Magoo, Aaliyah, Lil’ Mo and Tweet are just the tip of a very large iceberg.

Missy Elliott

Real name: Melissa Arnette Elliott

Aliases: Misdemeanor

Missy Elliott Calls Guapdad 4000's Bluff & Responds To Dance Challenge

Missy Elliott Calls Guapdad 4000's Bluff & Responds To Dance Challenge

News | Mar 1, 2020, 1:38 PM PST

Missy Elliott & H.E.R. To Co-Star In Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl Commercial

Missy Elliott & H.E.R. To Co-Star In Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl Commercial

News | Jan 21, 2020, 2:31 PM PST

Missy Elliott Brings Back Old School R&B In 'Why I Still Love You' Music Video

Missy Elliott Brings Back Old School R&B In 'Why I Still Love You' Music Video

Videos | Jan 19, 2020, 11:46 AM PST

Missy Elliott Pays Tribute To Aaliyah On Late Icon's 41st Birthday

Missy Elliott Pays Tribute To Aaliyah On Late Icon's 41st Birthday

News | Jan 16, 2020, 9:46 AM PST

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The Best Rap Videos Of 2019

The Best Rap Videos Of 2019

Editorials | Dec 17, 2019, 11:00 AM PST

Missy Elliott Says Timbaland First Called Her "Work It" Verse "Wack"

Missy Elliott Says Timbaland First Called Her "Work It" Verse "Wack"

News | Oct 24, 2019, 11:55 AM PDT

Interview: Dizzy Fae On What Makes The LGBTQ Fanbase So Special

Interview: Dizzy Fae On What Makes The LGBTQ Fanbase So Special

News | Oct 11, 2019, 12:07 PM PDT

The 20 Best Rap Albums Of All Time ... From Artists Who Just Happen To Be Women

The 20 Best Rap Albums Of All Time ... From Artists Who Just Happen To Be Women

Editorials | Aug 28, 2019, 1:30 PM PDT

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Review: “Iconology” Proves Missy Elliott Can Still Craft High-Level Hip Hop With Slick Pop Sensibilities

Review: “Iconology” Proves Missy Elliott Can Still Craft High-Level Hip Hop With Slick Pop Sensibilities

Reviews | Aug 27, 2019, 3:52 PM PDT

Missy Elliott Delivers Throwback Vibes With Explosive 2019 MTV VMAs Performance

Missy Elliott Delivers Throwback Vibes With Explosive 2019 MTV VMAs Performance

News | Aug 26, 2019, 6:45 PM PDT