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Missy Elliott has openly admired the legendary band Salt-N-Pepa it had not been for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025. In an extremely emotional Instagram post, Ms. Elliott thanked the group for being the womb from which women’s empowerment was born through all the generations and their music. The tribute was hampered when the initial post wound up with music copyright issues so Ms. Elliott had to share her message for the second time.
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Elliott not only showed her respect for Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella but also expressed this respect very visibly. Besides saying “good job”, she even named their whole four-decade career as a great example of persistence. “Thank yall for the 40 years of hard work yall put in to making music that have made women feel HEARD & EMPOWERED,” her message went. The point was made: this was not about the top songs but the influence and power. Ms. Elliott in particular thanked them for “being an example of what NOT giving up look like,” and acknowledged the hard times women had in the hip-hop scene.
Even though the post had a video in it, the sound of it was what supposedly led to the original post being taken down. The clip looked like an enthusiastic, noisy at times, visual homage to the idols. The passionate way Ms. Elliott talked in the video definitely underscored her deep respect, thus making the feeling more like a call to arms than a standard congratulations.
The audience’s response was such that it was instant and it was also highly emotional. “We ALL love Missy Elliott!!!!” One user encapsulated the public mood in this short but impactful sentence. This post quickly gained a lot of support and responses like “fr” and “💯💯,” which only served to strengthen the point that the very iconic status of Ms. Elliott allows her to be a powerful advocate for those she admires.
A different comment commented on the legacy of Salt-N-Pepa directly, saying, “They really did!!! Held their own.” This acknowledgment could not have been more profound. They were innovator who not only made their own territories but also demanded respect and got it on their own terms. They have won the war and martyr their struggles by receiving the inductory applause because they fought for it and earned it.
The atmosphere of the celebration was so electrifying that it became contagious. “And I’m gon love it again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾,” another fan wrote, and in so doing, managed to express the joy of going through again this huge and significant moment in music history. The vibe was not really one of nostalgia as much as that of a continuing relevance that is vibrant.
Some users expressed their appreciation by turning the situation around and lavishing Missy with compliments. “And thank you aswell 🌹❤️🔥” one person wrote, thus recognizing that Ms. Elliott is part of the same empowerment legacy that has continued throughout the history of hip-hop artists. She is both a supporter and a predecessor, a living link in this chain of artists that they helped forge.
One of the fans who had a particularly good sense of humor came up with the words, “Com’on Missy pass the collection plate!💯💯💜🙌🏾”. The comment, humorously in its demand for a financial tribute, still pointed to the fact and the magnitude of the cultural worth and the real value of the artists being referred to. It was a funny way of saying that their contribution is priceless.
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Missy Elliott’s tribute does not merely stop at a Hall of Fame announcement; it also traverses a crucial history lesson and an intergenerational recognition moment. By highlighting the 40-year period during which Salt-N-Pepa made women feel “HEARD & EMPOWERED,” Ms. Elliott reiterates the very reason why the induction is so significant. It is indeed, as she says, a long-overdue enshrinement of the very building blocks that laid the hip-hop foundation for women. The celebration is of a legacy of resilience that keeps on inspiring not just a trophy.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
