Missy Elliott

Elliott in 2013, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Melissa Arnette Elliott

Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1971

Ethnicity: African-American

Missy Elliott is an American dancer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is also known as Misdemeanor.

Her parents were/are African-American. Missy has stated that she also has Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this Cherokee ancestry has been verified/documented.

Missy’s paternal grandfather was named Winfred Davis.

Missy’s paternal grandmother was named Mamie Elliott.

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