Hip-hop icon, Missy Elliott has created some of the most innovative visuals of all time, and at the VMAs, on Monday night (August 26). Missy’s medley of hits kicked off with a reminder that her glory days are far from over.
Elliott’s performance was followed by a sweet speech from Cardi B, who revealed that the first album she ever bought was a Missy record. Cardi then praised the Video Vanguard by proclaiming, “She changed the music video art form completely with her style, humour, and unforgettable creativity. … Everybody has copied Missy Elliott, even me.”
When Elliott reemerged to accept the golden Moon Person trophy, she wiped away tears while explaining why the award means so much to her.
She said:
“I have worked diligently for over two decades. And I never thought that I would be standing up here receiving this award,” she said, fittingly wearing a chain around her neck with the word “ICONIC” on it. “I want to dedicate this award to the dance community all around the world. … Y’all are the icing on the cake, y’all are the beat to the heart. I dedicate this to every dance community out there.”
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