The Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame (aka Rock Corridor) lately named this 12 months’s inductees, and—whereas all of the artists deserve kudos—a novel set of congratulations is to ensure that Missy Elliott.
Particularly, Missy’s induction makes her the primary feminine rapper to be included in Rock Corridor!
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Missy Elliott Is Grateful For The Supafriends’ Assist
The thrilling information got here by way of a Wednesday morning announcement, and Missy’s title instantly captured individuals’s consideration.
Whereas a fast scroll by Rock Corridor’s full record of inductees will present names like Eminem, Tupac Shakur, and Jay-Z, no feminine rap stars are acknowledged. Nonetheless, that’s set to alter when Rock Corridor holds its induction ceremony on Nov. 3, 2023.
In response to the announcement, Missy hopped on Twitter and expressed her gratitude. She additionally acknowledged, “This door is now OPEN.” Interval!
“I wish to say that is HUGE not for simply me however all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the laborious work & what many people contribute to MUSIC. I’ve cried all morning as a result of I’m GRATEFUL thanks Rock Corridor & all on the committee & Supafriends.”
I wish to say that is HUGE not for simply me however all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the laborious work & what many people contribute to MUSIC. I’ve cried all morning as a result of I’m GRATEFUL thanks @rockhall & all on the committee & Supafriends???? https://t.co/agHv7puauj
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) Could 3, 2023
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Missy went on to talk on how individuals calling her “irrelevant” or “washed up” would “crush [her] at occasions.” Nonetheless, she persevered and famous that her work spoke for itself.
It’s occasions I’ve gotten on line & seen your irrelevant your a flop your washed up & it might crush me at occasions????BUT God you made me STRONG I saved going & you allowed my many years of WORK to SPEAK 4 itself???????? I’m HUMBLED thanks all my Supporters???? I LOVE YOU???? pic.twitter.com/gkHUttWoU5
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) Could 3, 2023
In a ultimate tweet addressing the accomplishment, the Portsmouth, Virginia, native as soon as once more thanked the “Supafriends” earlier than repping her 757 space code.
If I miss a few of yalls tweets please forgive me it’s so much to see however I do wish to say Thank You to my Followers (Supafriends) my Friends/Radio/Dj’s/Bloggers & once more @rockhall I’m Grateful???????? #RockHall2023 #VA #757 pic.twitter.com/MOCxxd2Qxe
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) Could 3, 2023
Chaka Khan & Don Cornelius Of Soul Practice Will Additionally Be Honored
We additionally must level out that Ms. Chaka Khan will even be inducted into Rock Corridor! In reality, she’s set to be honored within the Musical Excellence Award class.
Other than these two superstars, different inductees embrace George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and Rage In opposition to the Machine. Soul Practice star Don Cornelius will even be inducted within the Ahmet Ertegun Award class.
John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Basis, in the end notes, “This 12 months’s unimaginable group of Inductees displays the varied artists and sounds that outline rock & roll.”
Congratulations to the #RockHall2023 Inductees! The Ceremony might be held at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, November third, and can return to Cleveland in 2024. Head over to https://t.co/SHicoN3BaC for extra particulars. pic.twitter.com/1tCo6K9AHS
— Rock Corridor (@rockhall) Could 3, 2023
Congratulations to Missy Elliott on making Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame historical past, and shoutout to all the opposite inductees!
