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's New Selfie Has Fans Saying She's 'Aging Backwards'

Missy Elliott's New Selfie Has Fans Saying She's 'Aging Backwards'

News | May 16, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT

Missy Elliott To Appear In Pharrell’s Upcoming Michel Gondry-Directed Musical

Missy Elliott To Appear In Pharrell’s Upcoming Movie Musical

News | May 1, 2024, 12:00 AM PDT

Cardi B Admits She's 'Nervous' About New Album Despite Advice From Missy Elliott

Cardi B Admits She's 'Nervous' About New Album Despite Advice From Missy Elliott

News | Apr 9, 2024, 1:30 PM PDT

Missy Elliott Recruits Busta Rhymes, Timbaland & Ciara For Out Of This World Tour

Missy Elliott Recruits Busta Rhymes, Timbaland & Ciara For First-Ever Headlining Tour

News | Apr 8, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT

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Missy Elliott Responds To Both Cardi B & Bia Using Her Hit Song

Missy Elliott Responds To Both Cardi B & Bia Sampling Her Hit Song

News | Mar 3, 2024, 4:00 AM PST

Cardi B Hints At Addressing Rap Rivals On New Missy Elliott-Sampling Freestyle

Cardi B Warns Female Rap Rivals In Snippet Of New Missy Elliott-Sampling Song

News | Feb 29, 2024, 9:30 AM PST

Cardi B Teases New Missy Elliott-Sampling Track Tied To Mysterious #WhereIsCardi Campaign

Cardi B Teases New Missy Elliott-Sampling Track Tied To Mysterious #WhereIsCardi Campaign

News | Feb 27, 2024, 7:00 PM PST

Missy Elliott Models Original Looks From Most Iconic Videos In New Social Clip

Missy Elliott Models Original Looks From Most Iconic Videos In New Social Clip

News | Feb 7, 2024, 3:00 PM PST

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Missy Elliott Pays Tribute To 'Inspiration' Queen Latifah At Kennedy Center Honors

Missy Elliott Pays Tribute To 'Inspiration' Queen Latifah At Kennedy Center Honors

News | Dec 28, 2023, 3:30 PM PST

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