As Billboard / VIBE’s The 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list continues to spark debate among fans and rappers on social media. Missy Elliott is billboard.
“Oh, being on such a list with a name I’ve seen, I still have to pinch myself sometimes,” says Missy, who entered the tally at No. 19. Even now, when I look around, I see so many icons and legends in this list. She is humbled to be part of that list. And when I’m talking about that many people that make it into the top 20. I’m blessed. Thank you, yes, it feels good. It definitely feels good, especially when you’re working hard. I was thinking about what Lil Wayne said the other day along the lines of being recognized. ”
Missy also just attended the Grammy’s HipHop50 performance which included many famous icons such as Grandmaster Flash, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Nelly, Run-DMC, GloRilla and more. From her fans’ point of view, it was a one-of-a-kind experience for Missy. Not only did she enjoy watching her favorite artists perform, she also loved sharing the stage with them.
“Sitting in the living room, Public Enemy and Eric B. and Rakim and De La Soul and [Queen] Latifah and Salton Pepa, and also as is [Billboard] list I am part of this 50 year hip hop tribute. Let me tell you, this is not a lie. No matter how many awards and accolades I’ve collected, those people are so legendary to me that I still pinch myself when I’m in those places,” she said. rice field.
On Sunday night (February 12), Missy appeared alongside Jack Harlow in the Doritos Super Bowl commercial, and the “First Class” MCs were just as enamored. “[She’s] Harlow raved about Elliott. “She inspired me.”
You can watch the full commercial here.