Melissa “Missy” Elliott is shining extra bright this year. Here’s another accolade to add to her extensive, decades-long resumé. The Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Missy Elliott has put in serious work since she drilled her way into the industry. Nothing was given to her. And always three steps ahead, Missy continues to be an innovator in the field. This was recently recognized by Berklee College of Music, upon acceptance of her honorary doctorate.

Now in another presentation, the Songwriters Hall of Fame welcomes Elliott as its 2019 selection. According to NBC 4, Queen Latifah inducted her after a grand introduction. But this wasn’t before former First Lady Michelle Obama gave lasting words regarding the musical artist.

Although she couldn’t be there, Lady Obama sent video of her congratulations, and it aired during the ceremony. Reportedly, she mentioned as follows:

“Missy, I want to thank you for all of your trailblazing ways. Thank you not for just sharing your gift with the world, but for being an advocate for so many people out there, especially young girls who are still figuring out how to make their voices heard.”

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“Man! Look at God, look at God, look at God!” Dupri said in a video. “Um, yo. I was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. I don’t know what else to say, but aaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!”

J.D. captioned the post saying that he “can’t f*cking believe it” and that this is the payoff for all of the “long nights and early mornings” spent working in music. J.D. has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry to write and produce chart-topping, No. 1 hits.

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Dupri co-wrote “We Belong Together” and “Always Be My Baby” with Mariah Carey and “Burn” with Usher. He launched the careers of rappers Bow Wow and DaBrat as well as R&B groups Xscape and Jagged Edge among others. He continues to source and develop new talent using his Lifetime show The Rap Game. The induction is undoubtedly well-deserved.

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Thank you. We are honored to be inducted into the 2018 roster of Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees!

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— Kool & the Gang (@KoolntheGngLIVE) February 6, 2018

The 2018 class of inductees will be rounded out by Kool & the Gang, John Mellencamp, Alan Jackson, Allee Willis, Bill Anderson, and Steve Dorff. Songwriters Hall co-chairs Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff along with president and CEO Linda Moran issued a joint statement highlighting the importance of diversity in its ongoing recognition of songwriting talent.

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— SongHall (@SongwritersHOF) February 6, 2018

“The 2018 roster of Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees is a prodigious representation of creators of cross-genre hits, certain to resonate with everyone,” the joint statement reads. “Each year, the slate of songwriters we induct is more diverse and illustrative of the history and contributions that we strive to acknowledge and honor.”

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