Missy Elliott has added another accolade to her ever-growing list by being honored by the National Museum of African American Music.
In a career spanning over three decades, the Virginia-born producer, rapper, and singer has left an indelible mark on the culture, especially leading the way for female artists.
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Hence, Missy Elliot and her label, Atlantic Records, are among several others being honored at the National Museum of African American Music‘s Celebration of Legends. The event will take place at the museum in Nashville on June 2.
Representing Atlantic Records is Sylvia Rhone, chairwoman/CEO of Epic Records, who became senior vice president and general manager of Atlantic Records in 1986 and worked with Elliott at East West Records.
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Mya, who was featured on Missy’s epic “Lady Marmalade” early ’00s remake for Moulin Rouge is also expected to appear.
Previous honorees include Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
African Americans have influenced music for centuries, and the National Museum of African American Music is dedicated to celebrating and preserving that influence, as well as providing diversity in cultural offerings to both residents and visitors in Nashville – 2021 marked the opening of the museum.
Missy is finally receiving flowers she deserves. She recently became the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In early May, the Supa Dupa Fly rapper took to social media to express excitement about the prestigious honor. In an Instagram post, Missy noted how this moment was not only “huge” for her but for all her “sisters in Hip Hop.”
Other 2023 inductees include DJ Kool Herc, Chaka Khan, TV host Don Cornelius, and more, all of whom she thanked for their “hard work and impact on music.”
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Additionally, in a separate tweet, Missy Elliott thanked God for her recent induction and stated that her decades of diligent work speaks for itself despite her feeling a bit “down” after seeing trolls online refer to her as “washed up.”
Last December, she earned her honorary doctorate from Norfolk State University as well as the university’s “most prestigious award,” the Presidential Commencement Medallion.
