If you ever see Pharell on the street, be sure to express your gratitude to the singer, producer and chaperone to Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton for coaxing a comeback out of Missy Elliott.
Because she is finally back and totally on fire after taking some well-deserved time off following a Graves' disease diagnosis. A lot has changed while Elliott's been laying low, but she's still queen.
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For reference, check out her killer Superbowl performance and, more recently a new video with Williams for her first proper single in a decade. Her first album since 2005's The Cookbook is next.
Billboard's profile of Elliott is full of delightful tidbits that will raise your hands in the air and praise her return.
Billboard Cover: @MissyElliott on her comeback -- "There is only one Missy" https://t.co/5eCztzOvIw pic.twitter.com/OR91kcHbsz— billboard (@billboard) November 19, 2015
Elliott doesn't record in front of anyone, not even longtime collaborator Timbaland. Well, no humans,“It’s just me and my little Yorkies, Poncho and Hoodie.” So yes, you should be very jealous of Missy's dogs.
Her mom, Pat, also seems pretty great, and Missy has rewarded her with a Ferrari she "drives to church, very slowly."
Pat has really earned that Ferrari, too, making sure that Missy always pays her taxes properly and on time and doesn't screw up her finances like so many other celebrities have and will continue to do.
Thank u @billboard I'm humbled and so very grateful 4 the love pic.twitter.com/BtygvrjCQm— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) November 19, 2015
But there are certainly some concerning elements of the profile -- Elliott also revealed that there are lots of bears near her secluded New Jersey home. If they know what's best for them, they will remain at a respectful distance.