Missy Elliott To Be Awarded Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Know More About Missy Elliotts Achievements

Missy Elliott to be awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: Elliott will become the iconic 2,708th street star, with her dedication in the Recording category. Yes, Missy Elliott to be awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. She crossed many barriers to getting this award. Missy Elliott to be awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 8.

by Sivasankari Sekar

Updated Oct 30, 2021

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Missy Elliott To Be Awarded Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Know More About Missy Elliotts Achievements
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Missy Elliott to be Awarded Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Melissa Arnette Elliott is well known by her stage name Missy Elliott. She was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She was born on July 1, 1971. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the early-mid 1990s and then became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland. She worked on projects with him for American R&B acts Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following many collaborations and guest appearances, she started her solo career on July 15, 1997, with her debut album Supa Dupa Fly, which spawned the top 20 single "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Missy Elliott To Be Awarded Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Continue reading to know more about this.

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Missy Elliott to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Missy Elliott would receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 8. The Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter, singer and producer would become the iconic 2,708th street star, with her dedication in the Recording category. Ciara and Lizzo, with the director of Elliotts, Mona Scott-Young, would help to unveil the star.

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Missy Elliott is Getting a Star on Hollywood's Walk

The Elliotts star would be located at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard across from the Amoeba Records store. The location was not far from that of  California radio personality Big Boy, who received his star in September. During 30 years as an artist, Elliott changed the landscape of hip-hop through her fashion, musical style and creative vision.

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Missy Elliott is Awarded on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Missy Elliott crossed the struggles of the male-dominated hip-hop world and the music industry as a whole. She paved the way for many women who followed in her footsteps, said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Elliott continued to break down barriers. In addition to the five Grammy Awards, Elliott was the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She was also the first to receive an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music. The official ceremony will take place on Monday, November 8, at 11:30 a.m. PDT.

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Missy Elliott Achievements

Elliott was the best-selling female rapper in Nielsen Music history, according to Billboard in 2017. She released her first extended play in 2019, titled Iconology, became the 1st female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and received the MTV VMAs Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her impact on the music video landscape. Billboard ranked her at number five in 2020 on the 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time.

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Missy Elliott To Be Awarded Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame-FAQ

1. Who is Missy Elliott?

Missy Elliott was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

2. What is Missy Elliott's age?

Missy Elliott is 50 years old.

3. When was Missy Elliott born?

Missy Elliott was born on July 1, 1971.

4. When will Missy Elliott receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Missy Elliott would receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 8.

5. What is the real name of Missy Elliott?

The real name of Missy Elliott is Melissa Arnette Elliott.

6. How many Grammys do Missy Elliott have?

Missy Elliott has four Grammys.

7. When did Missy Elliott drop her first album?

Missy Elliott dropped her first album in 1997.

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