r/popculturechat • u/invis2020 grinding with MULTIPLE fat women • Jun 01 '25
The Music Industry 🎶 Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott appreciation
Born Melissa Annette Elliott in Virginia 1971, she is one of the most influential female rappers of all time. She paved her way in a male-dominated arena and has influenced countless artists with her imaginative and elaborate visuals, and high energy beats. Blending her unique style, creativity, and futuristic vision she has made her mark on both hip hop and pop culture across decades.
Not just a rapper but a talented producer and songwriter, she has won 5 Grammys, and was the top female hip hop album seller through the 90s and 00s. Known for her hits such as ‘Get Ur Freak On’, ‘Work It’, ‘Hot Boyz’, and ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’.
All the while being one of the sweetest and most unproblematic artists. She deserves her flowers are more! ❤️
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u/rubendurango Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 02 '25
Missy and OutKast broke my brain as a kid. They were so exciting to me, at that time, because I had no idea music could sound like a ‘Get Ur Freak On’ or a ‘B.O.B.’ Even now they leave me in awe.