Missy Elliott becomes first female rapper inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
nme.comMissy Elliott became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night (November 3).After accepting her award, she played a string of her best-known songs, including ‘Get Ur Freak On’, ‘Work It’, ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, ‘Pass That Dutch’ and ‘Lost Control’.
Watch a clip of her performance below.The Virginia rapper was inducted by Queen Latifah, who highlighted Elliott as a pivotal figure in the development of women in hip-hop. “You feel free?
You want to try some wild shit? Thank Missy,” she said.Get ur freak on! @MissyElliott makes history as the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. #RockHall2023 pic.twitter.com/ETFnNyqw0N— Rock Hall (@rockhall) November 4, 2023After a video package paying tribute to her career, including contributions from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Elliott took the stage to accept the award.“First of all, I’m not even gonna start without thanking God,” she said, beginning her speech. “I’ve been through so many ups and downs and I know where my gifts come from.
God has brought me all the way here. He has allowed me to meet some incredible people along the way.”Elliott went on to thank the other inductees, who included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners“All of these people have impacted people around the world through their music,” she said. “Sometimes I be like, do people really realize, like through music, what music do with people?
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