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.
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This explains her huge hiatus.I am so glad that she’s doing ok now
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
I NEED NEW MUSIC BABY GIRL! 🙂
stay strong Missy, we all love you!
Wow, never would have thought…
…glad she’s making a return to music though
Awe! I miss Missy…
Missy Will Come Back F****** Hard!!
Hope She Recovers Soon!!
#KingB2011
OK MISSY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.
RIGHT I WANT TO SAY WHO THE F*** 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 B****!
Missy we still got u
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
We all love and pray that MIssy gets better. “)
Get WeLL SOOON QUEEN MISSY!!! i love you! Female Hip Hop aint the same!
I HOPE SHE RECOVERS, SHE WAS THE FIRST RAPPER I LIKED IN ELEMENTARY, AND IS STILL ONE OF THE BEST FEMALE RAPPERS.
I wish her the best. I will definately be waiting for her new material
Keep up the fight Missy
@SELENAGOMEZFAN4LYFE
Get Your IGNORANT ASS Out Of Here You Stupid DUMB F***
WHITE WOMAN THE F***?? RACIST C***
#KingB2011
I wish her all the best! I miss her music and videos. She’s a legend!
Love you Miss!
Missy, I always have and always will love you!
(because she’s totally going to read this..)
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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Wow, she’s really a survivor. I hope this disease won’t negatively affect her life in a drastic way.
WELOVEYOUMISSY X X
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
Get well VERY SOON Missy! Love you sooooooooooooo much! Bring us some slamming tracks soon!
We love U Missy!…and we’ll be praying for U…get well soon.
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.
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
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.