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Missy Elliott celebrates street name unveiling in hometown of Virginia

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Missy Elliott became very emotional this week as she announced that she was honored with a street in her hometown of Portsmouth, VA.

“My Grandma who passed when I was young always told me to stay PRAYED UP & DREAM BIG,” the four-time Grammy winner commented as she posted a photo of the sign that reads, “Missy Elliott Blvd.” “A Blvd. Tears of Joy. I have been BLESSED so much but this right here hits my heart differently.”

Growing up in Virginia, the “Work It” rapper knew she wanted to be an entertainer at the age of four. With her neighborhood friend, Timbaland, they joined together to make their dreams come true, recording numerous hits over the past three decades.

“I am so HUMBLY GRATEFUL to be from P-TOWN 2 up 2 down The ENTIRE VA,” the iconic MC added.

Solange, Anitta, P.J. Morton and Big Freedia were among the stars who congratulated Elliott with loving comments.

In 2019, Missy became the first female rapper to receive the MTV Video Vanguard Award. When Nicki Minaj was named this year’s recipient, she praised Elliott for being a trailblazer, tweeting, “Nothing but Love & Respect for your iconic artistry. #VMAs #NickiVmas #VideoVanguard.”

When Missy celebrated her 51st birthday in July, she received a special Recording Industry Association of America Platinum plaque for being the only female hip-hop artist with six certified Platinum studio albums.

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Kanye West “releasing all grudges” following Queen Elizabeth II’s death

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As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her passing has caused a dramatic change in Kanye West.

Following a history of feuds with numerous artists, including Drake, as well as companies Adidas and Gap, Yeezy wants to have peace and squash his beefs.

“Life is precious. Releasing all grudges today. Leaning into the light,” West wrote Friday morning in an Instagram post that also included two archival photos of the late British monarch.

In the past week, Ye has threatened to end his partnerships with Adidas and Gap, accusing the companies of stealing his designs. Diddy and Swizz Beatz vowed to boycott Adidas in support of the “Hurricane” rapper.

On Wednesday, Kanye posted a photo hugging his children with the comment, “Some things are bigger than money. My kids have no idea what daddy has gone through this past few days alone to secure the brand that will one day be handed down to them God Willing.”

“These future leaders will never back down, be stolen from and forced to compromise who they are for the check,” West added.

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Mystikal indicted on rape charges

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A Louisiana grand jury indicted rapper Mystikal on first-degree rape charges this week.

The New Orleans Advocate reports that if he is found guilty, he could face a life sentence.

Sheriff’s deputies accuse Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, of attacking a woman at his Louisiana home on July 30 following a financial dispute. He’s also been charged with criminal damage to property, false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery by strangulation, simple robbery and numerous drug possession accusations.

Mystikal previously pleaded guilty to sexual battery and extortion in 2003 and was sentenced to six years in state prison.

In 2017, the 51-year-old MC was charged with first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping. Unable to post bond, he spent 18 months in jail. The charges were eventually dropped due to lack of evidence.

Mystikal, a two-time Grammy nominee, hit number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart in 2001 with “Danger (Been So Long)” featuring Nivea.

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Scoreboard roundup — 9/8/22

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Minnesota 4 N.Y. Yankees 3

Chi White Sox 14, Oakland 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Washington 11, St. Louis 6

Cincinnati 4, Chi Cubs 3

Milwaukee 2, San Francisco 1

Miami 6, Philadelphia 5

Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 2

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Buffalo 31 L.A. Rams 10

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

Connecticut 72, Chicago 63

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