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Missy Elliott gets dragged by Nicki Minaj fans for asking what is the difference between a hit and a classic, resulting in a major Twitter debate
Missy Elliott asks what is the difference between a hit and a classic
Missy Elliott had a major influence on the game, in the 1990s. During that era, Missy actually put together a lot of Aaliyah’s biggest hits. In addition, Missy Elliott provided background vocals for a lot of Aaliyah’s music. At the same time, Missy Elliott launched her own solo career.
Missy Elliott was one of the first artists to rap and sing. To explain, Missy Elliott was one of the first artists to be able to sing well and rap well. As a result, Missy Elliott often did both on her songs. When Nicki Minaj debuted, she paid homage to Missy Elliott for inspiring her to do the same.
Missy Elliott earned her position as one of the game’s icons. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is also a legend in the game. Nicki Minaj has enjoyed twelve years on top of the rap game and that does not happen by accident. In addition, Nicki has had the kinds of success in pop music that no rapper has ever had. This week, Nicki Minaj made history as the second female rapper to debut at number one on Billboard Hot 100, with “Super Freaky Gurl.” On Twitter, Missy Elliott posed the question about what makes a song a hit, vs. a classic. After that, Nicki fans came for her on Twitter, leading to Missy trending on Twitter.
Missy Elliott asks what is the difference between a hit and a classic
