Here's Why We All Need To Put More Respect On Missy Elliot's Name

Source: Ebet Roberts / Getty Living in a time of one hit wonders, watered down lyrics and sub-par visuals makes you long for the work of eclectic geniuses like Missy Elliott. Source: Chris Walter / Getty Let’s face it — anyone who was popping before the Internet blew up is like ancient history to some of the kids growing up today. It’s almost like the world as a whole started over once Youtube and social media became a thing, making all the artist who put in work before that feel like dinosaurs. Source: KMazur / Getty Missy Misdemeanor Elliott was way ahead of her time when it came to production, melodies and spitting bars. She could rap without a ghostwriter, produce without loops, sing an R&B ballad and give you extraterrestrial videos at the same damn time. Miss E. can make an entire song rapping backward and it’ll top the charts. She’s your faves fave. Source: Todd Williamson / Getty On Friday, she made history as the the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. And it’s about damn time! So @MonaScottYoung say go to your window and open the curtains😳 I’m shooketh because I ain’t dressed up looking all crazy and then this what I see outside the window💣🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾 love you🤗❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZSXB9eGapk — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 13, 2019 Missy is proof that it’s hard to be a lion amongst sheep. But fortunately for her, there’s a whole generation of young folks who appreciate her contributions to music and will not let the world forget it. Missy Elliot was ahead of her time and one of the best. I don’t wanna hear no shit chat on her name. Respect. — ༺♡༻ᴘᴀᴍᴇʟᴀ ᴍᴀɴɴ༺♡༻ (@kemma_winds) January 30, 2018 These days, the legend is looking good and living better. But just in case you forgot about her healthy resume, hit the flip to refresh your memory.

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