“I know that some people shy away from what I say. They think it is too blunt, but when you don't give people that, they feel like you are being fake and you're not telling the truth. So it's like, you want me to tell the truth, but when I do, it's too much for you.”

American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer

Missy Elliott, born Melissa Arnette Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Active since the 1990s, she first emerged as a member of the R&B girl group Sista and later became known under the name Misdemeanor. She began her career with Sista, a group associated with the Swing Mob collective led by DeVante Swing. Their 1994 debut album, 4 All the Sistas Around da World, earned critical praise but did not sell well. Elliott then worked closely with Timbaland in songwriting and production, helping shape successful releases for artists including 702, Aaliyah, SWV, and Total.