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. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?