Missy Elliott was born on July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia and her full name is Melissa Arnette Elliott. She began her musical journey in the church choir and has progressed to become one of the most successful female rappers in the world. Her band was not very successful, but she excelled as a solo rapper, songwriter, and producer. She set the benchmark for female rappers and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work.
| Real Name/Full Name | Melissa Arnette Elliott |
| Date Of Birth | July 1, 1971 |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Birthplace | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Spouse | Not Married |
| Siblings | No |
| Profession | American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist |
| Net worth | $50 million |
Biography
On July 1, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Melissa Arnette Elliott was born to her parents Ronnie Elliott and Patricia Elliott. When she was younger, she used to sing in the church choir. Her parents have only one child.
Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth awarded her a diploma in 1990. When she was four years old, she wished to become a performer.
Personal Life
Missy Elliott was romantically involved with Nicole Wray from 1996 to 1998. She has had a relationship with Trina as well. In 1999, she had a romantic relationship with Faith Evans. From 1999 to 2002, she dated Tweety. Olivia Longott and she were in a relationship from 2002 to 2004.
Elliott has mentioned that she is apprehensive about carrying a baby and has been experiencing Graves’ disease, which is a hyperthyroidism disorder.
Career
In the 1980s, Miss Elliott was associated with Fayze. It was later given the name Sista. Her debut single, ‘Brand New,’ was released in 1993.
Her first studio album, ‘Supa Dupa Fly,’ was released in 1997 and went on to become certified platinum, selling over 1.2 million copies. In 1999, she released her second album, ‘Da Real World’. The album ‘Miss E… So Addictive’ was released by her in 2011. The following album was called ‘Under Construction.’ She then went on to release the album ‘This Is Not a Test!’ in 2003. 2005 saw the release of her last studio album, ‘The Cookbook’.
She has also appeared in various films and television shows like ‘America’s Best Dance Crew,’ ‘The Voice,’ ‘Star,’ ‘Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme,’ ‘The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott,’ and ‘All That. She provided her voice for the film ‘Shark Tale’ in 2004.
Many top artists have had singles produced by Elliott and he has also done various concert tours.
Her songs
Work It
Bad Man
The Rain
One Minute Man
Throw It Back
Gossip Folks
We Run This
U Can’t Resist
Friendly Skies
Why I Still Love You
Net Worth
It is estimated that Missy Elliott has a net worth of $50 million. She is recognized for her successful music career, where she has produced songs for many well-known artists. A considerable fortune has been earned by her due to her success in producing and rapping. Furthermore, she has made money through her brand endorsements and other business ventures.
Conclusion
One of the world’s most popular female rappers is Missy Elliott. Has produced many albums and also made appearances on numerous television shows. The numerous awards she has won have made her a hip-hop icon due to her success. Missy Elliott is a well-known celebrity worldwide who has millions of admirers. In addition, she is a supporter of many organizations, among them PETA, and is also a philanthropist. A statue of Missy Elliott has been made in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia as a result of efforts.
