Missy Elliott Makes History by Beaming Lyrics into Space

Missy Elliott, the iconic rapper known for breaking boundaries throughout her career, has now made history by becoming the first rapper to have her lyrics beamed into space. On July 12, Missy Elliott collaborated with NASA to send lyrics from her song “The Rain” to Venus, her favorite planet, which is a staggering 158 million miles away.

Working with NASA employees at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, Missy Elliott’s partnership with the space agency was a natural fit due to her track record of incorporating space-centric storytelling and futuristic visuals in her music videos. NASA director Brittany Brown praised Missy Elliott for her unique approach to music and storytelling, making her the perfect partner for this groundbreaking project.

In a statement, Missy Elliott expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to share her art and message with the universe. She chose Venus as the destination for her song transmission because it symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment.

Missy Elliott now joins an exclusive club of artists whose music has been beamed into space, with The Beatles being the only other group to achieve this feat with their song “Across the Universe.” The connection between Missy Elliott’s “The Rain” and the rainy conditions on Venus adds an extra layer of significance to this historic event.

As Missy Elliott continues to push boundaries and make history in the music industry, her latest achievement of having her music played in space solidifies her legacy as a trailblazer in the world of hip-hop.