courtesy of Instagram/@missymisdemeanorelliottMusic / NewsMusic / NewsMissy Elliott is the first female rapper in the Songwriters Hall of FameWork ItShareLink copied ✔️January 13, 2019January 13, 2019TextThom Waite Missy Elliott’s nomination for a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame was announced in November 2018, but now it’s been confirmed. She’s the first female rapper to earn the accolade, following the first rapper, Jay-Z’s entry in 2017. Other 2019 inductees include Yusuf/Cat Stevens, American country singer John Prine, and a couple of other singer-songwriters. Specifically mentioned in the announcement of Missy Elliot’s induction is the song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” from her 1997 debut album of the same name, Supa Dupa Fly. There’s also a comment from Nile Rodgers, SHOF Chairman, in the release. “The 2019 slate of inductees represents diversity and unity across genres and gender, highlighting our dedicated mission to honor music creators who have enriched our lives,” he says. “These are writers who in their time literally transformed music and helped make what’s happening today possible.” Missy will receive her official induction at the organisation’s 50th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, on June 13. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE2hollis is worried about secret cameras in hotel roomsCobrah’s dream night out involves tequila, candy and raving with aliens FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26beabadoobee used to have a secret Zayn Malik fan accountLil Uzi Vert has new plans for his $24m diamondAss, miso soup and furries: beabadoobee’s 5 most chaotic online momentsbeabadoobee: ‘You’ve got to embrace the fuck-ups and the failures’The most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new albumThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksOklou finally confirmed how we should say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversationEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy