Since the late 1990s, Missy Elliot, also known as “Missy Misdemeanor,” has been a force in hip-hop and R&B and will always be an icon that can resonate with fans worldwide.

Missy’s first-ever headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD—The Missy Elliot Experience, comes to the Little Caesars Arena on August 15. This event celebrates her over three-decade career, making her one of the most significant female artists in the industry. Special guests Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland make an already great event even better. Don’t miss this celebration of Missy Elliott’s decades of talent!

• According to Billboard.com, Here are Missy Elliot’s Top 5 Greatest Hits:

• Ciara - 1, 2 Step (Official Video) ft. Missy Elliott

  Debuting in October 2004, “One, Two Step” spent 39 weeks on the Billboard chart, making it one of Missy Elliott’s most well-known contributions to music. What’s funny is that this Missy hit isn’t her own; it’s a Ciara song that features Missy’s talent. The hit easily became an iconic song of the early 2000s, proving Missy’s ability to make any project she works on a timeless party anthem.

• Missy Elliott - Lose Control (feat. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop)

  It’s no surprise that Missy Elliot’s hit “Lose Control” featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop is one of her most iconic tracks. Released in 2005, it quickly became a dance floor hit that is played to this day. “Lose Control” blends hip-hop and electronic music, a style that has brought Missy great success. There’s no doubt this song can get people dancing, making it well-known across generations.

• Missy Elliott - Work It

  Released in 2002, “Work It” instantly became a hit thanks to its hip-hop beats and catchy lyrics. The song landed number two on the Billboard Hot 100 list, winning Missy a Grammy for Best Female Rap Solo Performance. “Work It” set trends within the music industry and has proven to make a lasting impact after the song experienced a comeback in popularity, becoming its own TikTok dance trend in 2021. “Work It” will remain one of Missy’s most successful career tracks.

• Missy Elliott - Get Ur Freak On

  Missy Elliot’s “Get Ur Freak On,” released in 2001, has remained a go-to party song across generations. Its rapid beat per minute creates an upbeat energy that can influence anyone to get up and dance. “Get Ur Freak On” is another one of Missy’s Grammy-winning tracks, which was also made popular with her accompanying music video that showed Missy’s iconic style and choreography.

• Nicole feat. Missy Elliott & Mocha ‎- Make It Hot (Official Video)

  Number five on Billboard’s list, “Make It Hot,” released in 1998, showcased Missy Elliott’s ability to leave a mark on any song she sings. Missy, featured on this single by Nicole Wray, helps elevate the song to rank high on the charts and solidifies her reputation as a transformative force in the music industry.

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