Flyana Boss: The New Hip-Hop Duo Co-signed by Missy Elliott
The electric rap duo Flyana Boss is on their way to becoming the next big thing in hip-hop, and this week, legend Missy Elliott gave them her stamp of approval.
Flyana Boss, consisting of best friends Bobbi Lanea and Folayan Kunerede, have taken over everyone’s “For You Page” on TikTok with their viral videos. Whether they are lip-synching their songs while riding a bike, running through Disneyland, or swinging from a rope, the duo has captured the attention of millions.
So we went to the happiest place on earth and couldn’t help ourselves 😂💜 pic.twitter.com/vVzYLzNuk8
— Flyana Boss (@flyanaboss) June 27, 2023
Accompanying many of these videos is their single “You Wish,” which was released on June 16. The catchy song already has over four million streams on Spotify, with the number rising every day.
In a recent interview with Culture Unfiltered, the duo cited Missy Elliott as one of the many artists they admire. The hip-hop legend knows who they are, thanks to their unique music promotion videos.
Here’s part 2 of my interview with @flyanaboss ‼️ pic.twitter.com/nQTGc1zhvU
— Culture Unfiltered ✨ (@CLTRUNFLTRD) June 29, 2023
Elliott responded to a video of Flyana Boss via Twitter on June 17. She commented “fun” alongside a hand-praising emoji. She also confirmed that she followed the rap duo in another thread.
🙌🏾 fun
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 17, 2023
Yes followed☺️
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 17, 2023
Elliott also replied to a Culture Unfiltered interview clip on June 29 stating, “Dope! Love their uniqueness!” This was also paired with more hand-praising emojis.
Dope!🙌🏾🙌🏾 love their uniqueness!
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 29, 2023
A co-sign is extremely valuable in hip-hop, and recognition from a legend like Elliott is powerful fuel for up-and-coming artists. While Flyana Boss is already a viral sensation for their catchy beats, witty bars, and eclectic personalities, praise from Elliott will help heighten their success.
On June 27 Elliott tweeted to show her support for women rising in the music industry, encouraging them not to give up. She stated, “It’s good seeing so many women in music RISING UP it’s not always easy so ladies try to stay ENCOURAGED.. Anytime you may feel like giving up just say Nah I COME TO FAR to turn back now!”
It’s good seeing so many women in music RISING UP it’s not always easy so ladies try to stay ENCOURAGED.. Anytime you may feel like giving up just say Nah I COME TO FAR to turn back now!🙌🏾💃🏾💯
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) June 27, 2023
Flyana Boss’s goal in music is to be the “biggest duo in the world,” and hopefully they heed Elliott’s advice to stay motivated. You can listen to their recent hit single “You Wish” on all streaming platforms.
