For over 20 years, Missy Elliott has been one of the most influential artists of this generation and the not-so-secret sauce behind hits from 702, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and countless others. And after being announced as a nominee in November, the Portsmouth, Va. native has officially been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She joins a group that includes TLC-architect Dallas Austin (Monica’s “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)”, TLC’s “Creep”), Tom T. Hall, John Prine, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, and Jack Tempchin. Read more https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/meet-missy-elliot-the-first-female-hip-hop-artist-indu-1831702395
