Grammy-winning musician Missy Elliott is one of the most influential artists and producers of her generation. Although she got her start with the girl group Sista in the late '80s, it wasn't until Elliott's 1997 single "Supa Dupa Fly" that the world began to take notice of the artist's immense talent. In 2019 she became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Success didn't come easily to Elliott, however, and there is plenty of tragedy behind her massive fame. From an abusive childhood to going against industry ideals, here's why the tragedy of Missy Elliott is just beyond heartbreaking.