President Joe Biden gave Virginia treasure and hip-hop legend Missy Elliott the National Medal of Arts this week. Why it matters: It's the highest honor that the U.S. government can give an artist. The big picture: The Portsmouth-born singer was among a list of 20 recipients,

This week marked a monumental occasion in the world of hip-hop as two legendary artists, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Queen

President Joe Biden awarded Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott with the honor at a ceremony at the White House on Monday.

Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Queen Latifah, became the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts this week.

Pioneering rappers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah received one of the [country's] highest cultural honors as President Joe Biden awarded them the National Medal of Arts at the White House on Monday (Oct.

President Joe Biden gave Virginia treasure and hip-hop legend Missy Elliott the National Medal of Arts this week. Why it matters: It's the highest honor that the U.S. government can give an artist. The big picture: The Portsmouth-born singer was among a list of 20 recipients,

Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott made history after the two legends became the first rap artists to be awarded a National Medal of Arts in light of their contributions to American culture and entertainment.