At 53, singer and rapper Missy Elliott announces her first ever tour; here’s why

Missy Elliott’s first-ever headline tour kicked off in Los Angeles earlier this month and was ”Heavenly” in the truest sense of the word. The 53-year-old rapper and R&B legend will be touring the United States over the next few months. Although she is a major league artist who has collaborated with several well-known musicians and won four Grammy Awards and several MTV Video Music Awards, little is known to the public about her career and music.

Ironically, the tour coincides with the 25th anniversary of Elliott’s second album Da Real World, which included hit singles: “She’s a bitch,” “All n My Grill“, And “Hot guys.”

Your career

She broke into the music scene in the mid-1990s and quickly became known for her innovative style and genre-bending sound. Missy’s debut album Supa Dupa Bow Tie (1997) was a huge hit, with the iconic single “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” This album laid the foundation for her future success and established her as a driving force in the industry.

In 2023, she made history by becoming the only female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Previously, she was also the first female hip hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In addition, Missy Elliott has won four Grammy Awards. Her accolades span several categories, showing her versatility. Most notably, she won Best Female Rap Solo Performance for “Work It” and Best Short Form Music Video for “Lose Control.”
Additionally, she has won six BET Awards and the Billboard Women in Music Innovator Award. She also won an NAACP Award and was awarded the 2019 MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

In addition to her hits, Missy has written and produced songs for numerous artists, including Aaliyah, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé and Whitney Houston. Her work behind the scenes has significantly shaped the sound of contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Her support for fellow female artists like Ciara and Lil Kim has paved the way for a more inclusive future in the virtually male-dominated hip-hop scene.

Missy Elliott is often referred to as a “trailblazer” for women in hip hop. Her bold style, both musically and visually, challenged norms and opened doors for future generations of female artists.

She has performed many shows such as the Super Bowl halftime show and started her first tour, ”Heavenly” At the beginning of the month in Los Angeles. She played the first show together with her hip-hop colleague Ciara.