Missy Elliott Honored By Virginia Congressman During Out Of This World Tour

Missy Elliott has received a new honor to add to her legacy. The veteran musician stopped in Hampton, VA. on her ongoing Out Of This World: The Experience Tour with Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland. According to Variety, the 53-year-old was recognized as a hometown hero by Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott and Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck.

“It would be a crime — a ‘Misdemeanor’! — not to recognize you, and to thank you for all you’ve done, not only with the fame and fortune, but giving back to the community,” detailed Congressman Scott at the end of the concert. “So I wanted to recognize you with a Congressional Certificate Of Community Service. Thank you, Missy.”

Mayor Tuck also declared Aug. 2, “Out of This World Tour Day” in the city.

The Out Of This World Tour, which kicked off last month in Vancouver, is the first headlining tour of Missy Elliott’s iconic career. According to a press release, the show featured a lively set from DJ Navarris before each artist took the stage. The Supa Fly musician’s performance featured 25 dancers including ballerinas, a tap dancer, and intergalactic set themes.

Songs on the setlist include timeless hits like “Throw It Back,” “Sock It 2 Me,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Hot Boyz,” “Ching-A-Ling,” “Bring the Pain,” and “Work It.

“I always [envisioned] her performing on stage,” Timbaland shared with Variety ahead of the Virginia performance. “I know she likes to stay behind the music and that’s cool, but I knew she was much more. I always saw her on the main stage. And for her to headline this tour the way she’s doing it… I’m glad that she’s seeing that people really love her and cherish all the work she’s done. I feel like she’s at the top of her game, like she’s 19 again.”

Take a look at the remaining tour dates below.

View the remaining Out Of This World: The Experience tour dates below.