Watch Video Vanguard Award winner Missy Elliott deliver a frenetic, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits
“Pass That Dutch,” andElliott opened her performance with her newest song, “Throw It Back” — a surprising choice given the numerous hits in her back-catalog. But in the context of her medley, Elliott’s latest track took on a new significance: The bass line merged smoothly with the low-end of “The Rain ,” her debut single. After paying tribute to the song that jumpstarted her career, Elliott picked up the tempo, flying through her discography in chronological order.
Elliott is the latest in a line of Video Vanguard winners stretching back to 1984. After being a fixture in the 1980s and 1990s, the network presented the honor inconsistently during the 2000s. But it’s been a regular part of this decade’s VMAs, with recipients including Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Rihanna, P!nk, and Jennifer Lopez.
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