For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the legend’s artistic vision.
When you think about which hip-hop artists have gifted the culture with the best music videos, Missy Elliot is at the top of the list. An innovative thinker, Missy Elliot has always been ahead of her time. Throughout her successful, decades long career, she’s created bold, unusual visuals that will forever go down in history.
“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” the lead single from Elliott’s debut studio album Supa Dupa Fly, was the beginning of a legacy. From the iconic trash bag outfit, to the fisheye lens view, and the notable cameos, it’s arguably one of the greatest hip-hop videos of all time.
Thereafter, Elliot continued to consistently make visuals that colored outside of the lines. In no particular order, below are 10 iconic music videos from the hip-hop icon. What is your favorite Missy Elliot video?
“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”
Director: Hype Williams
“Work It”
Director: Dave Meyers
“She’s A B**ch”
Director: Hype Williams
“Sock It 2 Me” ft. Da Brat
Director: Hype Williams
“Lose Control” ft. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
Director: Dave Meyers
“Get Ur Freak On”
Director: Dave Meyers
“One Minute Man” ft. Ludacris & Trina
Director: Dave Meyers
“Beep Me 911” ft. 702 & Magoo
Director: Earle Sebastian
“Hot Boyz” ft. Lil’ Mo, Nas, Eve & Q-Tip
Director: Hype Williams
“Gossip Folks” ft. Ludacris
Director: Dave Meyers
