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Missy Elliott revealed what became her driving force in the earlier days of her career. On Sunday the icon tweeted, “I seen many strong women in the industry be4 me that made it through🙌🏾 & my mom was in a abusive relationship so I told her I would make it so I could get her out […]
Missy Elliott is joining the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture as a headliner. In a statement to Complex, Elliott pointed to the historic importance of this year’s edition of the New Orleans event. “I am so excited to be headlining at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, especially because this year also marks 50 years […]
BIA has returned with “I’m That Bitch,” a hard-hitting track featuring Timbaland. Co-produced by and featuring ad-libs from Timbo, “I’m That Bitch” sees the Massachusetts rapper delivering plenty of braggadocio over a drill-influenced beat. It’s accompanied by a flashy video directed by Mike Ho, which features BIA sporting a series of futuristic outfits. For the cover art […]
The Grammys commemorated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a star-studded performance and people watching at home lost their minds. Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes were just some of the titans of the genre who took the stage for the performance, which was produced by Questlove. Other hip-hop icons that performed include LL Cool J, Big Boi, De La Soul, […]
Anitta has dropped her new Missy Elliott-assisted single “Lobby,” giving it the visual treatment with a vibrant new music video that follows both artists enjoying their stay at a swanky hotel. Anitta teased the release on Wednesday by piecing together a quick montage for Instagram, writing “Are you ready for #Lobby?” The latest single from the “Envolver” singer arrives […]
Portsmouth, Virginia, is paying tribute to hometown hero Missy Elliott. As reported by CBS affiliate WTKR, the local city council unanimously voted to honor the four-time Grammy-winner with her very own street. Officials will rename a portion of McLean Street, located in Portsmouth’s entertainment district, to Missy Elliott Boulevard. The road runs adjacent to the Victory Crossing Shopping Center, Tidewater Community […]
One of the biggest concerns in a young artist’s career is the “sophomore slump,” which refers to the follow-up to their debut effort not meeting their expectations or the expectations of critics and their fanbase. Since Missy Elliott has a wealth of experience, she decided to share advice to up-and-coming acts about the importance of their second […]
Queens, New York will see a new festival this summer called LetsGetFr.ee Carnaval. The event is set to take place from Aug. 20-21 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and will feature performances from Missy Elliot, Anderson .Paak, Wizkid, Kali Uchis, Jhené Aiko, ASAP Ferg, Jorja Smith, Ozuna, and more. The festival comes from Matthew Morgan, […]
Nearly 20 years after her death, Aaliyah’s catalog is starting to make its way to streaming services. Aaliyah’s sophomore album, One in a Million, became available on streaming platforms on Friday. The coming-of-age project was originally released in 1996 and introduced the unique sound that became synonymous with the iconic singer. Production from Timbaland and Missy Elliott spawned the album on tracks like “If […]
Justina Valentine is gearing up to release a star-studded “female banger.” During a recent interview with Power 106, the New Jersey native teased her contribution to the She Ball soundtrack. Host DJ Carisma expressed excitement over the record, and confirmed it would include appearances by Valentine, Coi Leray, Lady London, Vanessa V, Azjah, and the Queen Bee Lil Kim. […]
