Missy changed all of that and broke down doors so rappers like Nicki Minaj could follow in the newly opened path. In a recent interview, Elliott talks about influencing artists like Nicki Minaj and some seem to think the statement is a tad shady or simply taken out of context.

Missy Elliott spoke to Billboard about her career comeback and the Young Money rap star was brought up. When asked what she thought of Minaj being a direct descendant of her rap style, Missy said, "Oh, she is? Unfortunately, breaking news, there is only one Missy." Elliott cleaned it up a bit adding, "There's room for so many [woman MCs]. It's important." Read more - here.

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