Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Dallas Austin & more nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Getty Images North America via ABC/Kevork Djansezian/AMA2018Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott and Dallas Austin are among the nominees for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this June.

Missy is the first female rapper to be nominated, and she was thrilled with the news.

“I am Humbly Grateful to be nominated with so many other AMAZING writers Congratulations to all of them,” she commented on social media.

Two male rappers have already been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: JAY-Z and Jermaine Dupri.

Missy’s solo hits include her platinum singles “Get ur Freak On,” “Work It,” “Hot Boyz,” and “WTF.” She’s also written for numerous stars, including Carey, Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Mary J.