Missy Elliott
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Summary
Missy Elliott was born on July 1, 1971[1], in Portsmouth[2]. She has worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and music executive[7]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,949 views/month, #4,794 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1971[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: lyricist[12], philanthropist[13], musician[14], composer[15]
- Field of work: music[16], rapping[17]
- Educated at: Woodrow Wilson High School[18]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[19], Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award[20], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards[22]
- Member of: Swing Mob[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Genre: hip-hop[25], contemporary R&B[26]
- Record label: The Goldmind Inc.[27], East West Records[28], Elektra[29], Atlantic Records[30]
- Discography: Missy Elliott discography[31], Missy Elliott production discography[32]
- Commons category: Missy Elliott[33]
- Family name: Elliott[34]
- Given name: Melissa[35], Arnette[36]
- Pseudonym: Misdemeanor[37], Miss E[38]
- Official website: https://www.missy-elliott.com/[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Missy Elliott[40]
- Medical condition: toxic diffuse goiter[41]
- Instrument: voice[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Melissa Arnette Elliott[44]
- Owner of: Q121433845[45]
- Start of work period: 1988[46]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: US[48]
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Began / founded: 1971-07-01[49]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, hip hop, hip hop soul, hip house, pop rap, southern hip hop[50]
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Community tags: best female artist, best female rapper, best female singer, contemporary r&b, god, hip hop, hip hop soul, hip house, pop rap, rap, southern hip hop, sxsw, timbaland, top 10, top 100, top 5[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: a0b8cb9e-7532-45fe-a74c-30e7c4009a39[52]
Why It Matters
Missy Elliott has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
She has been cited as an influence by Young Miko[55], a rapper[56], b. 1997[57], of United States[58], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Caribbean Act[59]; Villano Antillano[60], a singer[61], b. 1995[62], of United States[63], awarded the Artists to Watch[64]; and Lady Leshurr[65], a rapper[66], b. 1988[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the MOBO Awards[69].
FAQs
Where was Missy Elliott born?
Missy Elliott's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
What did Missy Elliott do for work?
Missy Elliott worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and music executive[7].
Where did Missy Elliott go to school?
Missy Elliott was educated at Woodrow Wilson High School[18].
What awards did Missy Elliott receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[19], Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award[20], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], and ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards[22].
Who did Missy Elliott influence?
Missy Elliott has been cited as an influence by Young Miko[55], Villano Antillano[60], and Lady Leshurr[65].