Derek Blanks/MTVDespite rumors that MTV would change the name of its prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, or not present it this year, the trophy — with that name — will indeed go to a deserving recipient this year.
Missy Elliott will receive the honor at the 2019 MTV VMAs, will air live August 26 from Newark, NJ at 8 p.m. ET/PT. She’ll celebrate by performing live on the telecast for the first time since 2003.
“Missy’s impact on the music landscape is indelible,” said MTV executive Bruce Gillmer. “Her creative vision across production, performance and songwriting is unmatched.”
The only female rapper in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Missy has won five Grammys and sold 30 million records worldwide. Past winners of the Video Vanguard award include Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, Britney Spears, Kanye West, Rihanna, and Pink.
To celebrate her career, MTV is partnering with Pepsi to host a pop-up fan event on August 24-25 in New York City. The event, called “MTV & Pepsi Celebrate the Museum of Missy Elliott,” is an installation that will allow fans to watch Missy’s groundbreaking music videos and costumes. More details will be announced in the coming days.
Missy is expected to release a new album in the near future, but there are no details as of yet.
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