Missy Elliott Speaks About Her Influence In Music
David Richardson
Published Apr 28, 2026
Missy Elliott is addressing her influence in music. Check out the recent tweet that she dropped.
When i 1st came in the game people laughed at me doing sound effects in my music😩I used to cry when they clowned me but then I kept doing wild sounds/crazy adlibs in my songs & people began to rock wit it🙌🏾 Years later those same sound effects are big in songs today🙌🏾🔥
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 1, 2021
Someone said: ‘My friends and I may have repeated that “beep beep who got the keys to the Jeep? Vroooooooom” line a million times back in the day.’
A follower said: ‘I am such a huge fan of your work. You as a person has inspired me everyday! I believe u are amazing and you rock this worldRed heart.’
One other commenter posted this: ‘Fabulous!! Thanks Lil’ Wayne for your ode’ to Missy for her originality and influence!’
Missy Elliott responded: ‘Yes I thank Lil Wayne for thatFolded hands Because as a Women many times we get overlooked for contribution and by him always showing love it shows another generation of my influence that influenced his hard work & he went on to influence a whole generation alsoPurple heart.’
A follower posted this: ‘You’re definitely the GoatHands down!! Raising handsFace exhalingFireFire I’ve been rockin with you since the beginning and was excited to hear every song and watch every video cause I knew you was coming with some heat FireCometCollision symbol Something different..Something creative..Something beyond ones own comprehension.’
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Someone said: ‘It’s easy for people to clown or talk something that they can’t create. I think it was envy and jealousy back then. I thought it was cool how you did what you did. Back then it was necessary so people could notice you. Your style is everywhere now and that’s a blessing.’