As evidenced by their ‘Greatest Singers Ever,‘ ‘Greatest R&B Songs of the Century,‘ and ‘Most Disappointing Albums of All Time‘ lists (and beyond), Rolling Stone knows how to use their “best-ever” tallies to activate the fan bases of some of popular music’s most prized performers
The latest activation is one that’s spurred several ongoing debates thanks to the mag’s unveiling of their ‘Greatest Albums of the 21st Century’ countdown.
Turning heads all week for crowning Beyonce‘s 2016 LP ‘Lemonade‘ the overall champ, Hip-Hop heads were equally as stunned to see which celebrated female Rap album was crowned Queen.
While Lauryn Hill‘s timeless 1998 classic ‘Miseducation’ reigns at #10 – the highest placement of any female Rap album on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time‘ tally (updated in 2023), their newest retrospective countdown sees Missy Elliott take the lead.
Titled ‘250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century,’ the January 10-unveiled ranking toasted the quarter mark of the millennium by reflecting on the most game-changing albums released since January 1, 2000.
Among female Rap efforts, Elliott’s 2002 ‘Under Construction‘ was crowned the leader as its #18 placement was the highest of any offering by a femcee. In fact, she’s the only rapstress to boast multiple appearances on the list as 2001’s ‘Miss E…So Addictive’ landed at #164.
Other appearances from female rappers included Doja Cat‘s ‘Hot Pink’ (#239), Cardi B‘s ‘Invasion of Privacy’ (#84), and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday’ (#73) – leaving names like Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Megan Thee Stallion, Eve, and Trina omitted from the tally all together.
Elliott’s fourth studio project, the 2x Platinum project – which peaked at #3 at the height of its popularity – shines as her highest-certified LP in the United States and houses the single ‘Work It‘ (her highest-charting Hot 100 hit to date).
See the full ‘250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century’ countdown here.
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I just don’t get it why people calling her a legend. She only had a few solo hits.. most of her hits are either featuring and collaborating with other artists. Nicki is way more successful than her d y k e ass💅🏽
She’s a writer, producer, singer, rapper, visionary, there’s never been and never will be another like her. With all due respect, Nicki’s catalog doesn’t come close to anything she’s done. She is the source.
Missy is one of the legends in that era. Everyone had their own flow and creative art,
Lil kim
Eve
Trina
Missy
Foxy
Everyone was different vs now all them are the same mimicking the era before them, mainly lil kim and trina.
Ironic when the majority of Nicki’s “hits” are features too lmaoooo you good? Nicki’s catalogue is weak asf. Her videos are weak asf. Her fashions weak asf. She weak asf lmao.
In better news, Drake dropped charges against his label; Soulja Boy wants smoke with Drake; Glasses Malone called Drake Madonna; Lamar is getting heat for not helping LA because he’s Compton, not LA; Halle Bailey’s baby daddy, DDG, is homeless after losing his LA home to the fires and having no home fire insurance; Diddy’s legal team say Cassie enjoyed, was even dominant during, freak-offs; and Teka$hi 6IX9ine is Diddy’s prison bxtch… Err… motivational coach. Congrats, Missy. 🤣
Congratulations to Missy Elliott!!! Under Construction is TIMELESS!! There’s a reason why she’s 1 of the BEST rappers ever, she’s a friggin mastermind!!! Writing, Singing, Rapping, Directing, Producing, Dancing, Acting…Missy really can do it ALL! She does it better than the majority of rappers both male & female!! And she did it without having to show her backside in a thong/bikini & without having to show her b******. She’s the real proof that you don’t have to be slutty/trashy to make classic music. She’s also NOT a clone of a past female rappers like others. Lol OH! And her Out Of This World Tour was soon much fun…I honestly didn’t want it to end!!! Stay winning Missy!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Missy is better than the majority of rappers ever both male and female!! Shes a mastermind!! A producer, writer, dancer, actor, director, singer, rapper…you name it and Missy can do it!! Under Construction is TIMELESS with NO SKIPS!!! Love that Missy didn’t have to conform to the norms of society, she stayed true to herself and NEVER had to show her b***/b****** to get ahead. Shes not a poor knockoff of a past female rapper either like some of the other’s nowadays. She doesn’t have a pervert husband, like someone else. She doesn’t have hateful vibes in her music, like someone else. Her body isn’t artificial, like someone else. All around she deserves to win & keep winning. Shes the best to ever do it…you can check out her credentials. MISSY BE THE NAME Y’ALL SHOULD ALREADY KNOW!!!
Congrats to Missy! The legendary streak continues…