A very special guest will be in the crowd watchingMissy Elliottat the upcomingRock and Roll Hall of Fameinduction ceremony.
The hip-hop icon, 52,revealedonGood Morning Americathat her mother Patricia Elliott will see her perform live “for the first time” as she’sinducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fameat Friday’s ceremony in Brooklyn.
“My mother is coming, and she has never seen me perform before,” Elliott shared with hostRobin Roberts, before explaining why she’s never had her mom out to a show over her decades-long career.
Missy Elliott performs in Las Vegas in May 2023.Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage
Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage
Elliott — who made waves for women in hip-hop when she came up in the ‘90s and is known for collaborating with fellow icons likeTimbaland,AaliyahandCiara— is the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“When you’re in the hip-hop world, it just seems so far out of reach,” Elliott continued, explaining that it feels especially significant because she’s the first woman rapper to receive the honor, which comes aship-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Missy Elliott in New York City in August 2019.Noam Galai/Getty
Noam Galai/Getty
Elliott’s most recent releases include featured verses onFLO’s “Fly Girl” and Skrillex’s “RATATA,” which both dropped earlier this year. In recent years, she’s also teamed up with stars likeAnitta,Toni BraxtonandLizzo, among others, for collaborations.
The 2023 class of Rock Hall inductees includes Elliott,Kate Bush, the lateGeorge Michael, Rage Against the Machine,Sheryl Crow, The Spinners,Willie Nelsonand more stars.
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Missy Elliott in New York City in June 2019.Larry Busacca/Getty
Larry Busacca/Getty
The event willfeatureanA-list slate of performersincludingBrandi Carlile,Chris Stapleton,Dave Matthews,Elton John,H.E.R., New Edition,Olivia Rodrigo,Stevie Nicksand St. Vincent.
The induction ceremony will broadcast live on ABC and Disney+ from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
