<p>The Rock &; Roll Hall of Fame (aka Rock Hall) recently named this year&#8217;s inductees, and—while all the artists deserve kudos—a unique set of congratulations is in order for <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/missy-elliott-makeover/?_gl=1*iiustv*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTUyOTEyMTc3MS4xNjgzMTMyOTEy*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4MzEzMjkxMS4xLjEuMTY4MzEzNDUxOC4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Missy Elliott</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Specifically, Missy&#8217;s induction makes her the first <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/ten-female-rap-tracks-that-blessed-listeners-throughout-2022/?_gl=1*h6rxkq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTUyOTEyMTc3MS4xNjgzMTMyOTEy*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4MzEzMjkxMS4xLjEuMTY4MzEzNDc1NS4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">female rapper</a> to be included in Rock Hall!</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/queen-latifah-first-female-rapper-on-national-recording-registry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Latifah Makes History As First Female Rapper To Appear On National Recording Registry</a></h5>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Missy Elliott Is Grateful For The Supafriends&#8217; Support</h3>
<p>The exciting news came via a Wednesday morning <a href="https://twitter.com/rockhall/status/1653776439001620480?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announcement</a>, and Missy&#8217;s name immediately captured people&#8217;s attention.</p>
<p>While a quick scroll through Rock Hall&#8217;s <a href="https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/a-z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">complete list of inductees</a> will show names like <strong>Eminem</strong>, <strong>Tupac Shakur</strong>, and <strong>Jay-Z</strong>, no female rap stars are recognized. However, that&#8217;s set to change when Rock Hall holds its induction ceremony on Nov. 3, 2023.</p>
<p>In response to the announcement, Missy hopped on Twitter and expressed her gratitude. She also acknowledged, &#8220;This door is now OPEN.&#8221; Period!</p>
<blockquote><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">&#8220;I want to say this is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the hard work &; what many of us contribute to MUSIC. I have cried all morning because I am GRATEFUL thank you Rock Hall </span>&; all on the committee &; Supafriends.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/missy-elliott-female-rappers-earlier-trailblazers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Missy Elliott Demands For Today&#8217;s Female Rappers To Recognize Impact Of Earlier Trailblazers</a></h5>
<p>Missy went on to speak on how people calling her &#8220;irrelevant&#8221; or &#8220;washed up&#8221; would &#8220;crush [her] at times.&#8221; However, she persevered and noted that her work spoke for itself.</p>
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<p>In a final tweet addressing the accomplishment, the Portsmouth, Virginia, native once again thanked the &#8220;Supafriends&#8221; before repping her 757 area code.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Chaka Khan &; Don Cornelius Of <em>Soul Train </em>Will Also Be Honored</h3>
<p>We also have to point out that Ms. <strong>Chaka Khan </strong>will also be inducted into Rock Hall! In fact, she&#8217;s set to be honored in the Musical Excellence Award category.</p>
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<p>Aside from these two superstars, other inductees include <strong>George Michael</strong>, <strong>Sheryl Crow</strong>, <strong>Willie Nelson</strong>, and <strong>Rage Against the Machine</strong>. <em>Soul Train </em>star <strong>Don Cornelius </strong>will also be inducted in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rockhall.com/2023-inductees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Sykes</a>, Chairman of the Rock &; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, ultimately notes, &#8220;This year’s incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock &; roll.&#8221;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to Missy Elliott on making Rock &; Roll Hall of Fame history, and shoutout to all the other inductees!</p>
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