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!