Essence is set to honor Missy Elliot at their 2018 Black Women in Music celebration.
Essence explained the choice of Elliot as their honoree, saying Elliot was “a consummate visionary whose creativity knows no limits.” The site also says the music legend “has continuously pushed the boundaries in her work to shift the culture for the better across multiple industries including music, dance, fashion, film, television and art.”
–Petition wants a statue of Missy Elliott to replace a Confederate monument–
“The artistry of Missy Elliott cuts across generations underscored by her vast creative accomplishments and contributions to the culture. So prolific is her work, she is an inspiration to women all over the world. Missy’s energetic presence is truly magnetic and we can’t wait to celebrate her as one of the artistic masterminds of our time,” Vanessa De Luca, Essence Editor-in-Chief said in a statement.
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Essence began the award in order to recognize the important contributions of Black women in the music industry during Grammys week. After all, as we’ve seen, it’s not always the case that Black women get the credit they deserve.
Missy Elliot will be honored at the Black Women in Music celebration on Jan. 25 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.
