Happy Birthday, Missy Elliott! Melissa Arnette Elliott, also known as Missy Elliott, was born on July 1, 1971, and turns 49. She was born in Portsmouth, Virgina. Elliott was a member of the R&B group, Sista. She later released her debut solo album, Supa Dupa Fly, in 1997. Missy went on to release one of her hit singles, “Work It,” which won a Grammy for Best Female Rap Solo Performance. 'Billboard' named her the best-selling female rapper in Nielsen Music history. She became the first woman rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Happy Birthday, Missy Elliott!
