Missy Elliott is one of the most iconic figures in music history. Over three decades as a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, she has redefined pop and hip-hop, reinvented herself visually and collaborated with artists including Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and Janet Jackson.

Her hit “Work It” won a Grammy for Best Female Rap Solo Performance, three ASCAP Awards, a Billboard award for Hottest Rap Track, two MTV VMAs and an NAACP Award, among others. She has also written and produced for artists such as Mary J. Blige and Aaliyah.

In 2019 she received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music and became the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2023 she became the first female hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Missy Elliott is one of the 2019 WEDO Pioneer Award Winners. Learn more about the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO).