Missy Elliott candidly revealed what inspired her to remain persistent in her early career.
The “Work It” rapper responded to a fan question on Twitter last week, answering what kept her driven in the male dominated rap industry when she gained fame in the late-1980s amongst forming the R&B group, Sista, with fellow members LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman and Radiah Scott.I seen many strong women in the industry [before] me that made it through,” Elliott, 51,my mom was in a abusive relationship so I told her I would make it so I could get her out of that situation.
“I would make sure she’d never have to work again,” she continued, “that’s what really kept me going.” I seen many strong women in the industry be4 me that made it through🙌🏾 & my mom was in a abusive relationship so I told her I would make it so I could get her out of that situation & I would make sure she’d never have to work again that’s what really kept me going🙌🏾💜