Even though Missy‘s expertise in the studio resulted in her dominating the music industry, she took her skills to television and the silver screen. Making appearances on shows like “The Wayans Bros.” and “Family Matters” as well as the under the radar classic “Pootie Tang,” Missy ushered in her smooth misdemeanor on film. It was even announced in 2005 that an autobiographical film was being made about Elliott’s life by Robert Deniro and Diane Houston and is still currently in production stages.
Alongside fellow rapstress Lil Kim, Missy is the only other female rapper to have over 3 multiple platinum records. Missy’s records boasts six platinum albums, and over seven million records sold in the U.S. alone, putting Missy is in a class by herself. As the only female MC with six certified platinum plaques, she plans to increase that number to seven after the release of “Block Party” later this year. After a tough battle with the autoimmune disorder, Grave’s disease, Missy returned to the studio promising more ground breaking sounds and funky, out of the box music videos. Back in the studio with Timbaland, her new album is due out sometime this summer. Missy Elliot’s contributions to hip-hop are endless and after never giving up on her dreams–or conforming them, she is truly an inspiration to women everywhere.
