Happy birthday! Missy Elliott turns 52 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 1, 2023

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 52 on Saturday, Jul. 1, 2023.

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Missy Elliott is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed rappers of her generation.

Popular rapper-singer-songwriter Missy Elliott (Lose Control, Work It, Get Ur Freak On, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Elliott, a cultural icon

Born Melissa Arnette Elliott in Portsmouth on July 1, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Elliott's not just a great rapper, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Missy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Missy Elliott as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Missy, you're the best!