Birth name : Melissa Arnette Elliott Also known as Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Born : July 1, 1971 (1971-07-01) Origin Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Genre : Hip hop, R&B Occupation : Rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer Years active: 199096present Label : The Goldmind, East West, Elektra, Atlantic, Violator Associated acts Swing Mob, Timbaland, Janet Jackson Website : www.missy-elliott.com