Missy Elliott

Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971)[1] is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. With record sales of over seven million in the United States,[2] she is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one double platinum (Under Construction).[3] Elliot has released six studio albums. Her seventh album is called Block Party. She has Graves' disease.

Missy Elliott
Missy Ellott
Missy Ellott
Background information
Birth nameMelissa Arnette Elliott
Also known asMissy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
Born (1971-07-01) July 1, 1971
OriginPortsmouth, Virginia, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1990–present
LabelsThe Goldmind, East West, Elektra, Atlantic
WebsiteMissy-Elliott.com

Discography

References

  1. "Melissa 'Missy' Elliott Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
  2. Watson, Margeaux. "Rhymes and Reasons". Entertainment Weekly. Time. Archived from the original on 2007-03-27. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
  3. RIAA – Gold & Platinum search
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