Missy Elliott donates $50,000 to families in Virginia on second annual "Missy Elliott Day"

23 October 2023, 16:55 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

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On the second annual “Missy Elliott Day” in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, Missy Elliott celebrated the occasion by paying $50,000 in past-due rent for 26 families.

As reported by The Virginian-Pilot, Missy Elliott personally delivered the check to Portsmouth’s Dr. O. Marriner Family Life Center at Grove Church to give $50,000 to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The money will help 26 families clear their debts in past-due rent feeds.

The inaugural Missy Elliot Day saw the Commonwealth of Virginia committee, and Portsmouth, rename a portion of McClean street after her.

In a brief speech, during the event this month, Elliott said: “Instead of it being a celebration of Missy Elliott, you know about me, I wanted to give back and let that be the celebration of Missy Elliott, just to show that I love everybody out here. Just know that P-town is with me no matter where I go,” she added. “I love my city. I love my state. I love everything about it. Everything about Missy comes from here — the hospitality, the humility, the confidence — if you mess with me, it’s a problem. We sweet, but don’t try us

Thank you VA! Where I was born taught me DRIVE taught me FAITH taught me HUMILITY also taught me Dont try me either🤣🤣😂 but most of all taught me the blessings I get are not just for me but to Bless someone else🙏🏾 I love #757 #MissyElliottDay https://t.co/PqDP0OiRQx pic.twitter.com/45uVLoA0o9
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 18, 2023

The celebration of Missy Elliott will continue next month when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts her as its first female rapper, and a member of the 2023 class.