Missy Elliott Gets Historical
Songwriters Hall of
Fame Nomination The “Work It” artist
is the first female
rapper to receive
the honorable
nomination. Elliot has written for musicians such as Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and more. The MC has been praised for her hits like
“Get Your Freak On” and “Lose Control.” Elliot could become the third rapper accepted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri. Other nominees include Mariah Carey, John Prine and more. Missy Elliot, via Twitter Six musical acts will be
inducted at the 50th annual
Induction & Awards Gala in
New York on June 13, 2019.