Missy Elliott’s surprise performance during Katy Perry’s Super Bowl XLIX halftime show not only led the legendary R&B performer to tears, some think she may have stolen the show from the pop star.
Saying Missy Elliott ‘stole’ the show may be an exaggeration because it was a truly great show all around, but it’s certain fans were thrilled to see Missy Elliott’s return to the stage.
Missy Elliott may not be all that familiar to the younger generation since she has been out of the spotlight for several years, but few can deny she killed it Sunday night singing three of Katy Perry’s songs.
Apparently, someone too young to know who the legendary rap artist is even tweeted that she was trying to be the next Nicki Minaj.
Twitter blew up during the half-time show, with many A-listers praising Missy Elliott‘s performance and it didn’t take long for her to trend worldwide, with many tweeting that they thought Missy “made” Katy Perry’s performance and the show.
Katy Perry may get her freak on with Missy Elliott at Super Bowl halftime. http://t.co/XAzdVTs07X pic.twitter.com/NOrVqE4aM1
— Mashable (@mashable) January 30, 2015
MISSY
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2015
YES!!! @MissyElliott U KILLED IT MAMA!!!
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 2, 2015
Please tell me tonight means that @MissyElliott will be releasing new music soon!!! PLEASE!!
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) February 2, 2015
Loved @katyperry halftime show but loved @MissyElliott cameo even more!! Those dancers were so hyped up! #SB49
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) February 2, 2015
Things get real when #missyelliott hits the stage!!! #uhbsessed #SuperBowl
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) February 2, 2015
Missy!? This. Is. Amazing.
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) February 2, 2015
#Facts bruh!! RT @Timbaland: now thats what Im talking about @MissyElliott u kilt dat
— Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) February 2, 2015
The performance was just a meaningful to Missy Elliott, who tweeted her gratitude and joy, after being away from performing for so long.
I cried because I've been thru so much but I'm still here & thru the grace of God & u the fans believing in me I love y'all
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 2, 2015
Gnite y'all I u all & thank u 4 the love! I appreciate U all from the bottom of my Been here over 20 yrs & counting
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 2, 2015
Thank y'all again sorry if I keep saying thank u but I'm just crying tears of joy and humbled! http://t.co/kcOb4kdvmk”
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 2, 2015
To my peers the artist who tweeted me I love u all to your kind words keep me uplifted also! Grateful!
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 2, 2015
Thank u all for the out pouring of love @ the SuperBowl! & @katyperry I'm humbly grateful for u inviting me to join u
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) February 2, 2015
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