Missy Elliott is slaying the ‘Gram.
The living legend took to social media to celebrate being nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I’ve cried my eyes out,” Missy tweeted. “I’ve always dreamed big but to be nominated for this is bigger than I dreamed and I am so Humbly Grateful to @rockhall and to all my fans who helped me get here to please vote.”
Following the announcement of her nomination- she also shared a series of stunning videos in which she captioned supadupafly. “51 where? She is ageing backwards and that second with her hair up and hoops and that bodysuit on fire love the hair colour…” commented one fan. “Glowrayyyyyyyyyy!!!! This made my whole day! Real talk I’m thankful we are giving flowers to our generations greats while they are STILL HERE! You deserve to be celebrated sis, PERIODT!!!congrats! U getting it, we claiming it PERIODT!” expresses another.
Missy Elliott joins The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, and more nominated this year. John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said in a statement, “this remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates.”
He continued, “these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”
We’re sending a big congratulations to Missy and all the other nominees.