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Source: Derrick Salters/WENN.com / WENN Missy Elliot just made history. The Virginia native is the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Elliot has written hits for numerous artists including Beyonce , Mariah Carey , Janet Jackson , Mary J. Blige and Ariana Grande . Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Former first lady Michelle Obama shared her love of Elliots’s contributions. In a video that aired during the ceremony Obama lent these warm words: “Missy, I want to thank you for all of your trailblazing ways. Thank you, not for just sharing your gift with the world, but for being an advocate for so many people out there, especially young girls who are still figuring out how to make their voices heard.” Elliott is the third rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall, after Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri . Text “Kiss” To 23845 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else! …Standard Messaging Rates Apply For the Latest Entertainment News : Follow @kissrichmond [ione_media_gallery src=”https://kissrichmond.com” id=”2978136″ overlay=”true”] Latest… “I’m A Father First Organization” is Keeping Teens Safe By Keeping Them Busy for these 79 days of summer! Toronto Raptors President/GM Masai Ujiri Reportedly Involved In Incident With Police After NBA Finals Win [Video] Karrueche Gets Candid On What It Took To Escape Her Past And Become An Actress Cuba Gooding, Jr. Charged In Groping Incident
Missy Elliot The First Female Rapper To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
