Essence magazine will honor Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott at a pre-Grammy event next year. In their announcement, Essence said “Missy Elliot’s career as a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and dancer is one that has inspired popular culture for over two decades. Essence is proud to announce the Grammy award-winning entertainment icon as our 2018 Black Women In Music honoree.” The event will take place on January 25, 2018, three days before the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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