Missy Elliott says “words cannot describe” becoming first female rapper inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
nme.comMissy Elliott has recalled her shock at becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.The hip-hop icon is set to be inducted into the prestigious hall tonight (November 3), and will become the first female rapper to ever receive the honour.Speaking about the acknowledgement of her discography in a new interview with Good Morning America, Elliott recalled her shock at being chosen and admitted that she initially thought an artist from the hip-hop world made the accomplishment “so far out of reach”.She also stated that “words cannot describe” what it feels like to be taking to the stage tonight, and that she is particularly pleased to be given the induction this year – as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.“No matter what people say, the hip-hop world is something special and unique,” she told host Robin Roberts.She later added how it felt to be alongside fellow 2023 inductees: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners, saying “To be even at a table with them is a blessing, past a blessing, there’s got to be a bigger word than that.”Held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast live in the US Disney+ ( 8pm ET and 5pm PT).
It will also be available to stream on the platform following the ceremony.Huge names in the world of music, including Stevie Nicks, Elton John, St Vincent, Olivia Rodrigo, Brandi Carlile and Ice-T, will also be among those presenting and performing at the ceremony later tonight.Others being inducted this year include Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin, DJ Kool Herc and Link Wrap, and Soul Train host Don.
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