MTV VMAs 2019: Every Amazing Outfit Missy Elliott Wore For Her Video Vanguard Performance
Missy Elliott received the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 Video Music Awards, making her the first female rapper to achieve such a milestone honor. The musician hit the stage at the legendary awards show to perform a truly epic medley of her greatest hits, including "Work It," "Lose Control," and "Get Ur Freak On" as well as her infectious single "Throw It Back" off her new EP, Iconology.
In true Missy fashion, she rocked some jaw-droppingly innovative and unique looks throughout the energetic performance, including the iconic trashbag outfit she wore when she burst onto the scene with "The Rain." She even brought out Alyson Stoner, the little girl from the "Work It" video, to reprise her dance moves almost 20 years later. Missy is one of the most enduring style icons of our time; her looks span decades but always retain their fresh, forward-thinking spirit, and her onstage ensembles further cemented her legendary status. How did she change so quickly? We're pretty sure she's magical, and we have decided to stan forever.
Neilson Barnard/VMN191/4"The Rain"
For her performance of her '90s hit, "The Rain," Missy flew above the crowd in the iconic black trashbag jumpsuit she made famous in the original music video, proving that some looks never go out of style.
Kevin Mazur2/4"Get Ur Freak On"
The crowd went wild for Missy's '00s megahit, which she performed in a studded camo coat and matching pants — a throwback to her look in the 2001 music video.
Kevin Mazur3/4"Pass That Dutch"
Missy dressed as a scarecrow and perched above the stage in a faux corn field for her performance of this song from 2003, complete with straw hat, plaid shirt, and overalls.
Noam Galai4/4"Lose Control"
Missy and her dancers wore coordinating black and yellow leather sweatsuits with "22" on the back as they broke it down onstage for the finale; Missy's sweatshirt spelled out her name in dripping yellow letters, befitting of a true legend.
