Legendary rapper and song writer, Missy Elliott has made history again, as she becomes the first female hip-hop artist in history to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Songwriters Hall of Fame has recognized the achievements of artists who put words and music together and Missy Elliott was one of six artists honoured for 2019 and other five songwriters are Yusuf Islam, John Prine, Tom T. Hall, Dallas Austin and Jack Tempchin.
In addition to becoming the first female hip-hop artist, Missy Elliott’s induction also makes her just the third rapper to be included in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Grammy-winning emcee has written for Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige, in addition to having her own influential solo career.
Taking to her social media page to celebrate her achievement, she said:
“I want to CONGRATULATE all the AMAZING songwriters who have been inducted into the 2019 “Song Writers Hall of Fame???? also those who were nominated because their body of work is AMAZING?? I AM SO HUMBLY GRATEFUL & crying tears of Joy to now be inducted also thank you God?? and I love all of you so much! I will forever be HUMBLED & GRATEFUL #SHOF2019 ✍?#VA”