Missy Elliott says people were surprised by her Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination

Getty Images North America via ABC/Kevork Djansezian/AMA2018Missy Elliott is the first female rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and she says many were surprised to learn she’s written for numerous stars, including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child and Aaliyah.

“A lot of people just thought I was an artist,” the five-time Grammy winner tells Billboard.  They’re like, ‘I had no clue.’

Missy hopes that her nomination will lead to other female writers and producers being recognized.

“I hope it opens the door so people will be able to see that they do exist out there,” she says. I was talking to Queen Latifah the other day,