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Missy Elliott has made history after it was announced she will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The forthcoming induction makes the artist the first female hip-hop artist to ever be given the accreditation.
The news was revealed when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2023 nominees on Wednesday (1 February).
"This is an incredible honour,” said the four-time Grammy winner in a press release reacting to the news.
“I’m so humbled and grateful to be counted amongst all the incredible honorees.”
She continued: "I’ve spent my career making the kind of music I love and it means so much to know that I have touched others as well."
"But to hear that I am the first female hip-hop artist to EVER be nominated into the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame?!? Wow!!,” she said.
The 52-year-old said that she hoped that her achievement would encourage more recognition for other women.
“This one hits extra different as I hope it opens doors for other female emcees to be recognised!" she said.
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The artist was announced alongside other legendary stars such as the late George Michael, plus Cyndi Lauper, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Soundgarden and Joy Division / New Order.
Chair of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Sykes said in a statement: “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates.
“These artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”