[vodpod id=Video.11998315&w=540&h=350&fv=] Missy Elliott was the latest artist to have their life chronicled on VH1’s Behind The Music. The episode aired last night, but if you missed it, here’s the full version.
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Yesterday, reports surfaced that Missy was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. Today, she released the statement below indicating that for the past three years, she’s lived with this and is doing just fine. “There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Graves’ Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease about three years ago but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop […]
Missy has been musically M.I.A. for quite sometime and has opened up about her fight against Graves’ disease. In an interview with People mag, Missy discusses the incurable disorder and how she’s been fighting its symptoms. “I was [driving and] trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn’t keep the breakdown and almost crashed. I couldn’t write because my nervous system was so bad–I couldn’t even use a pen. I’m 30 pounds lighter because I’ve […]
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.