Today, as our Woman Crush Wednesday, we celebrate an icon living, hip hop veteran and legend, Missy Elliot. Her work in music continues to be a source of inspiration in the world of pop music for the past 20 years. On Monday, for her impact, she was awarded the 2019 MTV Video Vanguard Award.
In an official statement by Bruce Gillmer, co-brand head of MTV International, “Missy’s impact on the music landscape is indelible… Her creative vision across production, performance and songwriting is unmatched.”
In her acceptance speech, she reminisced on her career and expressed gratitude for the support which she has received, “This Michael Jackson video vanguard award means so much to me,” said the four-time Grammy-Award winner. “I have worked diligently for over two decades. And I never thought that I would be standing up here receiving this award. So it means so much to me. I promise you it doesn’t go unnoticed that the support and love that y’all shown me over the years.”
Missy is an inspiration that would never stop inspiring.