Lizzo Tears up When Giving New Heartfelt Speech to Missy Elliott
Lizzo got emotional when she gave a beautiful speech to her role model and rapper, Missy Elliott. She dedicated her heartfelt speech to Elliott, who was just awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Friends of Elliott attended the ceremony in her honor, such as Lizzo herself, Ciara, and Janelle Monae.
Lizzo gave a beautiful speech, explaining how Elliott has shaped her into the artist she is today and impacted others. “I watched you my entire life, and I saw a superstar in you, but I also saw myself, and I’d never seen myself before. You live so boldly and so beautifully and so unapologetically and so out loud. You have no idea what you have done for so many Black girls.”
The love and long overdue celebration at @MissyElliott Walk of Fame induction today has my heart so warm. @lizzo @ciara @JanelleMonae giving her such genuine props…maaaaaaannnnnnn the highlight of my year! Queens shinning and fixing each other’s crowns #Priceless
— Shanese Gibson-Sparks (@ShaneseSparks) November 10, 2021
The 33-year-old singer added, “We don’t deserve you. We don’t deserve Missy Elliott, and still, you continue to give to us. You’ve given and given and given with your heart, your genius. I want to thank you so much for helping me and my career. Thank you for making my dreams come true, Missy. You have no idea what you mean to all of us. We love you; we celebrate you; God bless you. This is more than deserved, and let us continue to celebrate all of your accomplishments and all of your influence forever.”
Inspiring all girls of color since the 90s and paving the way for so many. We love you @MissyElliott . Congratulations on your star ⭐️
— Mariana Benton, MBA (@MarianaBenton8) November 9, 2021
“We love you, we celebrate you, God bless you,” Lizzo concluded. “This is more than deserved. And let us continue to celebrate all of your accomplishments and all of your influence, forever.”
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! 😍❤️ Congratulations Missy! It fills my heart with joy to see you get your flowers while continuing to innovative and evolve. You deserve all of it! 💜
— Thee Bardi Hive (@TheeBardiHive) November 9, 2021
Before Lizzo gave her beautiful speech, she took to social media to express her love and appreciation for the Virginia-born rapper.
“THE ICON OF MY LIFE… GETTING HER FLOWERS AND STARS… A LITERAL SUPERNOVA — NOW WITH A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. MISSY RAN SO WE CAN FLYY ITS ALL FOR YOU MY QUEEN @MissyElliott THANK YOU.”
THE ICON OF MY LIFE… GETTING HER FLOWERS AND STARS… A LITERAL SUPERNOVA—NOW WITH A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME.
— ALL THE RUMORS ARE TRUE (@lizzo) November 9, 2021
MISSY RAN SO WE CAN FLYY❤️🔥
ITS ALL FOR YOU MY QUEEN @MissyElliott
THANK YOU pic.twitter.com/Ps4NhWTi82
The artist was clearly moved by Lizzo’s tweet, replying to it with kind words and gratitude of her own.
“This is a moment that I shall never forget, and all the people who have been on this journey with me, I thank you. Thank you, @lizzo, for your kind words it truly moved my heart, and I am grateful. Much love.”
💜🙏🏾 Thank you @lizzo for your kind words it truly moved my heart and I am grateful🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 much love pic.twitter.com/uKzunkZRWX
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) November 9, 2021
Elliott left a mark on both artists and fans alike. The artist has earned many hits, such as “Work It” and “Lose Control.” In addition, many singers have had the honor of singing with the iconic star, for example, Lizzo herself (“Tempo”), Ariana Grande (“Borderline”), and Janet Jackson (“BURNITUP!”). Elliott’s and Lizzo’s music can be streamed on all music streaming platforms. Missy Elliott’s Walk of Fame is available down below.
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