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 & Lizzo Celebrate Thick Girls With "Tempo" Single

Missy Elliott & Lizzo Celebrate Thick Girls With "Tempo" Single

News | Mar 20, 2019, 3:46 PM PDT

Missy Elliott To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music

Missy Elliott To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music

News | Mar 12, 2019, 10:08 AM PDT

Missy Elliott, Travis Scott & Migos To Headline Pharrell's Something In The Water Festival

Missy Elliott, Travis Scott & Migos To Headline Pharrell's Something In The Water Festival

News | Mar 4, 2019, 11:03 AM PST

Hip Hop's Biggest — & Wildest — Grammy Fashion Statements Over The Years

Hip Hop's Biggest — & Wildest — Grammy Fashion Statements Over The Years

Editorials | Feb 10, 2019, 6:00 AM PST

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Primetime Rhymes: A History Of Hip Hop At The Super Bowl

Primetime Rhymes: A History Of Hip Hop At The Super Bowl

Editorials | Jan 31, 2019, 3:38 PM PST

Missy Elliott & Timbaland Sued By Alleged Aaliyah Songwriter

Missy Elliott & Timbaland Sued By Alleged Aaliyah Songwriter

News | Nov 16, 2018, 6:13 PM PST

Hip Hop Week In Review: Missy Elliott's Hall Of Fame Nomination & Ice Cube Vs. Donald Trump

Hip Hop Week In Review: Missy Elliott's Hall Of Fame Nomination & Ice Cube Vs. Donald Trump

News | Nov 11, 2018, 2:05 PM PST

Missy Elliott & Timbaland Get Things "Cooking" In The Studio

Missy Elliott & Timbaland Get Things "Cooking" In The Studio

News | Nov 10, 2018, 6:36 PM PST

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Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper Nominated For Songwriters Hall of Fame

News | Nov 7, 2018, 10:33 AM PST

Tweets Is Watching: Ty Dolla $ign Remembers Mac Miller

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