Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper Inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The iconic rapper has made history once more becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Contributor DeSean Johnson reports.

It was announced Wednesday, that Missy Elliott is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Per the Hall of Fame, Missy’s induction has to do with forging:

“new paths for women in the music industry and society at large through her behind-the-scenes mastery and unapologetic ownership of her body, her sexual desires, and her Blackness in her music.”

Some of the other inductees include: Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, The Spinners, George Michael, Chaka Khan, Bernie Taupin, Al Kooper, Don Cornelius, DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray.

DJ Kool Herc is responsible for creating Hip Hop which is especially important, considering this year is the genre’s 50th birthday. The ceremony will take place in Brooklyn in November.