Overview
- The hip-hop icon made her hometown return Friday for the first official observance of Missy Elliott Day in Portsmouth.
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared October 17 Missy Elliott Day to recognize her influence in contemporary music and entertainment.
- Local officials said the Portsmouth celebration was an invite-only event.
- Portsmouth previously honored Elliott in 2022 by renaming McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard, celebrated with a parade and marching bands.
- Elliott’s recent hometown support includes a $50,000 donation in 2023 that helped 26 families avoid eviction and $60,000 in toys and gift cards in 2024.