P-Town stand Up! The city of Portsmouth, Virginia paid the ultimate gesture of appreciation and respect for one of its most notable legends, five-time Grammy Award winning entertainment mogul, Melissa Arnette Elliott, known professionally as Missy Mhttps://www.instagram.com/missymisdemeanorelliott/isdemeanor Elliott. The Portsmouth City Council made it official in a unanimous vote to rename the once named McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard. The city of Portsmouth, is a vital lifeline of the Tidewater area (Hampton Roads), which includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Newport News.
Thousands gathered at Manor High School to cheer on as City Officials, Congressman Bobby Scott and Governor Glen Youngkin read the proclamations that officially proclaimed the gesture. The City of Portsmouth Mayor, Shannon Glover presented Missy Elliott the key to the city. A 1990 graduate of Manor High School, Missy Elliott is regarded as one of the Legendary pioneers that is responsible for pushing the hip-hop culture to where it is today. Joined by a host of family and friends which included superstars Trey Songz, Pusha T and super producer Timbaland. In addition, Norfolk State University’s Spartan “Legion” Marching Band played a rendition remix of Missy Elliott’s most notable hits. Elizabeth City University and nearby HBCU Hampton University also brought their bands to honor the legend.
I have alway’s been told to dream big, I couldn’t have dreamed this big. Though I have accomplished many things, winning many awards, it trumps all when you get the love from your home.
Missy Elliott
As a native of Portsmouth myself, ProMediaBank and the staff salutes Missy Elliott and pray that she continues to shape the narrative in entertainment as she is a living icon who millions look up to ~ Lamont Renzo Bracy. Elliott added, that she hopes to inspire other kids to dream big, and pursue it.
Congratulations Missy Elliott, Visit Missy Elliott Boulevard; Well Deserved!!
