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<p>Missy Elliott is giving back to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, in a major way. According to <a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/10/17/missy-elliott-donates-50000-to-portsmouth-housing-authority-on-first-anniversary-of-her-dedicated-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Virginian-Pilot</a>, Elliott visited the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a special ceremony on Tuesday.</p>
<p>We should note the rapper&#8217;s visit to her hometown arrived on the state&#8217;s first annual &#8220;Missy Elliott Day.&#8221;</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding Missy Elliott&#8217;s Recent Visit To Portsmouth, Virginia</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, Missy Elliott arrived in her hometown to celebrate her dedicated day. However, instead of solely basking in the achievement, Elliott left a generous gift for Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents.</p>
<p>During a ceremony at the Dr. O. Marriner Family Life Center, the 52-year-old presented a $50,000 check to residents. According to the housing authority&#8217;s Executive Director, Alisa Winston, the rapper&#8217;s check will &#8220;pay the past-due rents of 26 families.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Instead of it being a celebration of Missy Elliott, you know about me, I wanted to give back and let that be the celebration of Missy Elliott, just to show that I love everybody out here,&#8221; the 52-year-old explained to attendees, per <a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/10/17/missy-elliott-donates-50000-to-portsmouth-housing-authority-on-first-anniversary-of-her-dedicated-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Virginian-Pilot</a>.</p></blockquote>
<p>Before concluding her speech, Elliott explained that her hometown is with her &#8220;no matter where&#8221; she goes. Additionally, she reiterated that she loves her city and loves her state.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Just know that P-town is with me no matter where I go,&#8221; Elliot reportedly told the crowd. &#8220;I love my city. I love my state&#8230; Everything about Missy comes from here – the hospitality, the humility, the confidence – if you mess with me, it’s a problem. We sweet, but don’t try us.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Elliott also attended the ceremony alongside her mother, Patricia, who shared words regarding her daughter&#8217;s thoughtful donation.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;So when you give, you give because you remember those days when you didn’t have,&#8221; Patricia Elliott explained after the ceremony concluded, per <a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/10/17/missy-elliott-donates-50000-to-portsmouth-housing-authority-on-first-anniversary-of-her-dedicated-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Virginian-Pilot</a>. &#8220;If each person would give when they get to the top, then, what a real beautiful world we would be in.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">The 52-Year-Old Rapper Shared Photos &; Reflected On The Ceremony Via Social Media</h3>
<p>The rapper took to <a href="https://twitter.com/MissyElliott/status/1714471759817199734" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a>, formerly known as Twitter, Tuesday evening to share photos from the event and additional thoughts.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Thank you VA! Where I was born taught me DRIVE taught me FAITH taught me HUMILITY also taught me Dont try me either&#8230;</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> but most of all taught me the blessings I get are not just for me but to Bless someone else&#8230;</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> I love #757 </span><span class="r-18u37iz"><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1cvl2hr r-1loqt21 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" dir="ltr" role="link" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissyElliottDay?src=hashtag_click">#MissyElliottDay</a>&#8220;</span></p></blockquote>
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<p>On Wednesday, Missy Elliott shared a similar post on Instagram. Additionally, the 52-year-old showed love to Portsmouth Development Executive Director Alisa Winston.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Slide left⬠ï¸Thank you VA! Where I was born taught me DRIVE taught me FAITH taught me HUMILITY also taught me Dont try me eitherð¤£ð¤£ð but most of all taught me the blessings I get are not just for me but to Bless someone elseðð¾ I love <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/757/?hl=en">#757</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/missyelliottday/?hl=en">#MissyElliottDay</a>&#8230; Love to Portsmouth Redevelopment &; housing authority &; Executive Director Alisa Winstonð&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding Missy Elliot&#8217;s Annual Holiday &; Commemorations In Virginia</h3>
<p>As <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/missy-elliott-celebrates-having-a-boulevard-named-after-her-in-virginia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> previously reported, Missy Elliot celebrated having a boulevard named after her in Portsmouth last September.</p>
<blockquote><p><span class="_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade">&#8220;#757 VA…my Grandma who passed when I was young always told me to stay PRAYED UP &; DREAM BIG! A Blvd&#8230; I’m crying Tears of Joy&#8230; I have been BLESSED so much but this right here hits my heart differently&#8230; I am so HUMBLY GRATEFUL to be from P-TOWN 2up2down&#8230; The ENTIRE VA&#8230;&#8221;</span></p></blockquote>
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<p>Additionally, on October 17, 2022, the rapper was commemorated with a day in her honor recognized by the state of Virginia. According to <a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/2022/10/17/on-missy-elliott-day-hip-hop-superstar-tells-joyous-portsmouth-crowd-she-always-took-virginia-with-her/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Virginian-Pilot</a>, the rapper was honored with the achievement while attending a celebration at her alma mater, Manor High School.</p>
<p>The outlet reports that the event was ultimately attended by &#8220;fans, state and local politicians.&#8221; Ultimately, Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed the date &#8220;Missy Elliott Day&#8221; in the &#8220;commonwealth of Virginia.&#8221;</p>
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