Missy Elliot set to receive Video Vanguard Award at 2019 VMAs as she will perform at annual MTV show for first time since 2003: 'I am crying happy tears'
Missy Elliot will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 VMA's.
On Monday, MTV announced the rap superstar will receive the honor and perform at the annual gala for the first time since 2013.
And the 48-year-old took to Instagram to shower her fans with appreciation for the honor: I thank my FANS "Supafriends" who fought diligently to see this day come.'
High honors: Missy Elliot, 48, will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 VMA's; (pictured July)
The Get Ur Freak On songstress posted a picture of herself in an astronaut suit ala the VMA trophies as she added: 'I am crying happy tears. Thank you God @MTV @vmas am SO HUMBLED'
'Missy’s impact on the music landscape is indelible,' said Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Viacom and Co-Brand Head, MTV International.
'Her creative vision across production, performance and songwriting is unmatched.'
She joins a prestigious list of past Vanguard recipients, including Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, Britney Spears, Kanye West, Rihanna, and Pink.
Humbled: And the rapper took to Instagram to shower her fans with appreciation for the honor: I thank my FANS "Supafriends" who fought diligently to see this day come'
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will host the 2019 VMAs live from Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Meanwhile, the legendary musician is gracing the cover of the latest Marie Claire.
Missy commanded attention in a variety of ensembles - including fashions from Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino - for the August issue photo shoot.
Showtime: Comedian, actor and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco will host the 2019 VMAs live from Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Monday, August 26, 2019
Daring to impress, the Grammy-winning rapper donned a fabulous embellished orange jacket from Dolce & Gabbana for the cover.
She leaned back in a chair rocking a Moschino million dollar bill jacket and pant in another shot.
Sporting purple eye shadow and a nude lip, Missy turned heads in a Moncler Pierpaolo Piccioli quilted dress.
Cover girl: Meanwhile, the legendary musician is gracing the cover of the latest Marie Claire
Daily Mail UK
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