The rapper was recognized with Congressional, state and local honors in Hampton, Virginia
Missy Elliott continues to skyrocket with first-ever recognitions during her history-making debut headline tour, Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience. The Portsmouth, Virginia native was honored again as a hometown hero during her stop at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, this past Friday (Aug 2nd).
“It would be a crime — a ‘Misdemeanor’! — not to recognize you, and to thank you for all you’ve done, not only with the fame and fortune but giving back to the community,” said Congressman Bobby Scott, United States Congress, VA 3rd Congressional District, who presented her with a Congressional Certificate Of Community Service from the United States Congress, commending her for her continued support in the community. Additionally, Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck declared August 2 as “Out of This World Tour Day” in the City of Hampton and Delegate Don Scott, Speaker of the House of Delegates, presented her with a resolution for her first arena tour. Elliott was previously recognized by October 17 being proclaimed “Missy Elliott Day” in Portsmouth, VA – in addition to a street being named after her and receiving a key to the city (2022).
The same night, Elliott appeared on Nightline for a full episode with ABC News’ Megan Ryte, dedicated to the tour which wraps with later this month with two Chicago-area performances.
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