Missy Elliott Makes History As First Female Hip-hop Artist To Be Nominated For the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

American rapper Missy Elliott has been nominated for the 2023 Rock and Rock Hall of Fame. She reached a major milestone as the first female Hip Hop Artist to achieve the honor.

In a statement released, the 51-year-old called the nomination an “incredible honour” and thanked her fellow 2023 nominees.

“This is an incredible honor. I’m so humbled and grateful to be counted amongst all the incredible honorees. I’ve spent my career making the kind of music I love and it means so much to know that I have touched others as well,” she said.

“I’ve spent my career making the kind of music I love and it means so much to know that I have touched others as well,” Elliott added. “But to hear that I am the first female hip hop artist to EVER be nominated into the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame?!? Wow!! This one hits extra different as I hope it opens doors for other female emcees to be recognized!”

With more than 40 million records sold, Missy Elliott is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.