A local legend has returned to Portsmouth, Virginia! Yes, Missy Elliott, that is true. On Monday, the city of Portsmouth celebrated her with a street renaming ceremony and gave her a key to the city.
Missy, a resident of Portsmouth, stated, “I adore y’all, thank you for supporting me constantly.”
The legendary hip-hop artist had a big day on Monday! She even considered her past while conveying a message to her younger self.
There were challenges and ups and downs, but Missy stated that she would advise the younger Missy to persevere as she had. “Faith and believe in God got me here today,” she added.
Even throughout the occasion on Monday, Missy experienced emotional breakdowns.
Missy Elliott granted News 3 an exclusive one-on-one interview.
I’ve done a lot of things and received a lot of honors, but nothing compares to the love of your hometown, said Missy.
Thousands of admirers, civic officials, and Missy’s family members visited Manor High School, where she received her diploma in 1990, proving that the band members were clearly working it.
Governor Glenn Youngkin pleasantly surprised her with a unique present, and Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover even handed her a key to the city.
The Commonwealth of Virginia will celebrate Missy Elliott Day on October 17, 2022, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation.
Timbaland and Pusha T, two more prominent hip-hop artists from the area, also couldn’t miss this historic occasion.
The main thing, according to Pusha T, is how our hometowns will react to us as musicians. Shoutout to the city of Portsmouth: “We treasure the thought of our hometown welcoming us, and you know look at how they decked it out for us.”
By renaming a section of McLean Street Missy Elliott Boulevard, the city paid tribute to Missy.
Cory Taylor was interviewed by News 3 at the brand-new Missy Elliott Boulevard. Since she was a child, he has known her. Even when they were singing together, he remarked that she never lost her modesty.
Taylor praised Missy for not changing and not allowing fame, money, or her financial situation to influence her.