Does the name Melissa Elliott ring a bell? You probably know her better as “Missy!” Born in Portsmouth in 1971, the singer’s known for making waves in her hometown. Elliott graduated from Manor High School in 1990, and just 30 years later, she became the first female rapper (and third rapper, period) to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Just last year, Elliott made history again when she became the first female rap star to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The next time you’re driving through Portsmouth, be sure to swing by and snap a photo of Missy Elliott Blvd. #bhm #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #virginiahistory #historytidbit #missyelliot #portsmouthva