Missy Elliott is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is best known for her unique style of hip-hop music and her creative music videos. Elliott has won four Grammy Awards and has sold over 30 million records worldwide. She is one of the most successful female rappers of all time and is considered a pioneer in the genre. Elliott has also been credited with helping to redefine the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late 1990s and early 2000s.