Rap visionary Missy Elliott has come forth with information on her battle with Graves’ Disease. The ‘Get Ur Freak On’ rapper has been suffering from the autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid since 2008.
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Talking with People Magazine, Missy discusses how the crippling disease struck suddenly.
I was [driving and] trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn’t keep the brake down and almost crashed,” the Virginia rapper-producer reportedly told People Magazine. “I couldn’t write because my nervous system was so bad — I couldn’t even use a pen.”
Enduring radiation and steady exercise has improved her situation.
“I’m 30 pounds lighter because I’ve been exercising.” Elliott continues. “My thyroid is functioning, so I haven’t had to take medication in about nine months. [But] you live with it for the rest of your life.”
Elliott is reportedly in the studio with long time collaborator Timbaland working on new music for herself and other artist. She will be featured on VH1′s Behind The Music on Wednesday June 29, where she will discuss her battle with Graves disease, weight issues, and being sexually molested as a child.
30 COMMENTS
TNAiPM
June 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Poor Missy – I love her so much! Can’t wait for her big return – Add me on Twitter! – http://adf.ly/1IF2E
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
June 23, 2011 at 4:08 pm
This explains her huge hiatus.I am so glad that she’s doing ok now
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bey'knight
June 23, 2011 at 4:09 pm
oh mine! i hope she remains healthy for as long as possible, i not only love her as a rapper but as a person too. i guess that explains the recurring delays of her next LP
STAY STRONG MISSY
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OSO
June 23, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I NEED NEW MUSIC BABY GIRL!
stay strong Missy, we all love you!
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Jonathan Gardner
June 23, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Wow, never would have thought…
…glad she’s making a return to music though
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luvmedj
June 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Awe! I miss Missy…
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Queen Beyonce Stann
June 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Missy Will Come Back Fucking Hard!!
Hope She Recovers Soon!!
#KingB2011
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SELENAGOMEZFAN4LYFE
June 23, 2011 at 4:23 pm
OK MISSY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.
RIGHT I WANT TO SAY WHO THE FUCK WOULD WANT TO TAKE PICTURES OF SUCH A DISGUSTING VILE WOMEN THAT LOOKS SO UGLY, LIKE WE NEED MORE SKINNY WHITE WOMEN EMBRACING MAGAZINE AND TAKING PICTURES WITH HORSES, LIKE WTF I DONT KNOW WHO MISSY IS SHE BLENDS SO MUCH WITH THE BLACK BACKGROUND,
ANYWHO PLEASE REMEMBER TO PURCHASE SELENA’S NEW ALBUM ON THE 28TH JUNE… P.S RIHANNA’S KILLING IT ON TOUR ANOTHER BAD BITCH!
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Robier
June 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Missy we still got u
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sarah
June 23, 2011 at 4:42 pm
awww man! I had no idea! My friends mom has Graves and struggles with it terribly. I pray she will keep fighting and remain healthy!! It would be awesome to see Missy work with this new girl from Detroit named Phoenix Moss! I think the collaboration would be INSANE! she has a song on bandcomp.com called “Blown Away”. Here’s the link: http://www.phoenixmoss.bandcamp.com
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socialstudy1
June 23, 2011 at 4:56 pm
We all love and pray that MIssy gets better. “)
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Malibu Barbie
June 23, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Get WeLL SOOON QUEEN MISSY!!! i love you! Female Hip Hop aint the same!
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SHESDUMB THE OFFICIAL SLAYER OF "SHIT" AND "HAIKU"j
June 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm
I HOPE SHE RECOVERS, SHE WAS THE FIRST RAPPER I LIKED IN ELEMENTARY, AND IS STILL ONE OF THE BEST FEMALE RAPPERS.
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Legendtina4life
June 23, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I wish her the best. I will definately be waiting for her new material
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Justathought
June 23, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Keep up the fight Missy
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Queen Beyonce Stann
June 23, 2011 at 5:41 pm
@SELENAGOMEZFAN4LYFE
Get Your IGNORANT ASS Out Of Here You Stupid DUMB FUCK
WHITE WOMAN THE FUCK?? RACIST CUNT
#KingB2011
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MaZ
June 23, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I wish her all the best! I miss her music and videos. She’s a legend!
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Kisses.
June 23, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Love you Miss!
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Andrew
June 23, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Missy, I always have and always will love you!
(because she’s totally going to read this..)
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GLYNNJE
June 23, 2011 at 6:45 pm
awwww i never knew of this. poor thing. Missy you are healed in the might name of Jesus. recieve the healing in Jesus’ name. God bless you. looking forward to your comeback. xoxo
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GLYNNJE
June 23, 2011 at 6:47 pm
follow me on twitter tweeps. http://www.twitter.com/GLYNNJE
#rowldawgs #TeamKelly
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King B
June 23, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Wow, she’s really a survivor. I hope this disease won’t negatively affect her life in a drastic way.
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vocal bible
June 23, 2011 at 7:50 pm
WELOVEYOUMISSY X X
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Clarene
June 23, 2011 at 8:19 pm
sad to hear that..always loved Missy..
…Giving my opinion worth more than i thought.. http://goo.gl/lCwl4 got an Apple product just 4 telling them my fav item! haha
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Big Ro
June 23, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Get well VERY SOON Missy! Love you sooooooooooooo much! Bring us some slamming tracks soon!
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The King
June 24, 2011 at 12:18 am
We love U Missy!…and we’ll be praying for U…get well soon.
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nice_gurl
June 24, 2011 at 1:45 am
Hope she is well enough to handle promotion and stuff!
Also @SELENAGOMEZ4LYFE……..you’re racist. I’m white, but black woman are beautiful too and white skinny women can sometimes not be attractive. Missy’s not ugly at all. Get off this blog if you’re going to be racist.
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RhiYonce
June 24, 2011 at 8:40 am
Man I’ve been waiting for New Missy music for AGESSSSS…. No wonder she hasn’t released anything. I hope she gets well and I hope that making new music helps in the healing process. #STAYSTRONGMISSY
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Yellow Gorillah
June 24, 2011 at 8:52 am
Wow I never even knew ..
This explains the big break. I hope she is doing well and she stays healthy best wishes for her I’m still gagging for a new missy album to slay my soul.
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June 28, 2011 at 5:38 pm
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