Music·Posted on 21 Jul 201819 Times That Missy Elliott Was So Flawless She Made Us Realise We Should All Just Stop TryingNo one else could wear a giant trash bag to the MTV VMAs and look this cool.by Hanifah RahmanBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Can you believe it's been a whole 21 years since Missy Elliot stepped on the scene with her debut album Supa Dupa Fly?! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF So settle down and get comfortable as we take a trip down memory lane and remember some of Missy's most ~iconic~ moments. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. Like when she said no to wearing a dress, and walked the red carpet in a velour pink sweatsuit instead. 2. When she flawlessly colour blocked in the video for "The Rain." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. And who can forget when she promoted herself by wearing her ~own face~ on a pair of jeans. 4. When she kept us all on our toes with this chorus... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. ...Which is still blowing minds in 2018. Michael Lopez @michaeljlo_v2 Hi hello, if you play “Work It” by Missy Elliot in reverse it says the same lyrics. I’m shook 06:18 PM - 07 Jul 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite 🤯 6. The time that she clapped back at her haters in song form. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Or when she referenced her much discussed body shape in "Lose Control". Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. She kept it real about ladies' grooming. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. The video for "Get Ur Freak On" was a masterpiece... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. ...And she basically risked her life for the sake of this scene in "Worth It." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. No one can forget when she popped up in the FLOTUS' carpool karaoke. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And she stunned the world in her amazing comeback at the 2015 Superbowl Halftime Show. 13. When she empowered women by calling out double standards in the rap industry. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And when she sent out this important message to women everywhere. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. When she showcased young talent in her music videos. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Don't forget that Missy co-produced one of the most ~legendary~ songs of the noughties, "Lady Marmalade." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. She made sure that all eyes were on her when she arrived at the 2001 MTV VMAs. 18. But she outdid herself by recreating this unique look from her "The Rain" video at the 2006 awards. 19. And after all this, she's still really down to earth. Missy Elliott @MissyElliott Thank you so much for having me apart of ya 🔥 album! I got to write a song for Ariana🙌🏾 I’m humbly grateful🙏🏾 https://t.co/ziZo2bdKuC 01:17 PM - 06 Jun 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite She's even written a song for Ariana's new album! Someone give Missy Elliott a lifetime achievement award already! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF