Missy Elliott has been on a roll recently. The icon's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a historic moment. As such, she celebrated it with her fans friends, and fellow artists. On May 3, she expressed her excitement about this prestigious honor on social media. In a tweet, Missy acknowledged the criticism she faced in the past. However, she credited her perseverance and decades of hard work for speaking for themselves. The legendary MC seemed humbled and grateful for the support she has received.
Reflecting on her impact on the hip-hop world, Missy Elliott previously addressed the criticism she received. In particular, she spoke about the hate she got for her Barbie-inspired music video for "Beep Me 911." In an Instagram post, she now recognized that she was ahead of her time. When a new trailer for the Barbie movie was released in early April, generating excitement from many, Missy had a more nuanced reaction. She recalled how people made fun of her and her collaborators, Timbaland and Magoo. At the time, they did not like the Barbie-style video and unconventional hairstyles. It's become increasingly clear, however, that Missy has always been years ahead of the game.
Missy Isn't Speaking Gibberish On "Work It"
Missy Elliott is dropping some new information about her 2002 hit, "Work It." The iconic rapper surprised some of her younger fans with a hidden revelation about the hip-hop classic. In a Twitter post on Sunday, May 14, Missy posted a series of images with a lyric from the song. “!it esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup I," read the caption on the tweet. It may look like gibberish at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it's simply the hook of the song backwards. Many young fans were shocked, as they realized that the backwards lyric actually appears in the song.
For hip-hop fans that have been around for a while, this isn't news. However, many on Twitter reacted to the post above with shock. “I was today years old when I found out that part of this song is just the prior bar literally in reverse lol I feel shame,” tweeted a fan. “Sh*t went over my head for 20 years and I consider myself a hip-hop/r&b connoisseur.” Did you know that the "gibberish" as simple the previous bar repeated backwards? Let us know in the comments below!