STARS PARTY AT "THE MUSEUM OF MISSY ELLIOTT" WITH THE MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD RECIPIENT
Superstar recipient of this year's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Missy Elliott, may have set the VMA's and social media on fire with her show-stopping performance this week, but the post-show celebration in her honor was nothing short of spectacular.
Elliott's long-time manager, Mona Scott-Young, along with nightlife entrepreneur Unik Ernest curated the star-studded event which hosted an impressive list of guests: Queen Latifah, Cardi B, Lizzo, Lil' Kim, Oscar winner Regina King, tennis star Novak Djokovic, Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger (world champion US Women's soccer team), Ice-T and Coco, Blac Chyna, Lil' Mama, Dave East, Victor Cruz, Naturi Naughton, Winnie Harlow and Myx Fusions CEO Peter Reaske were among the elite who came out to celebrate with Elliott. Celebrity DJ Mary Mac 5 Star kept the energy high as guests partied into the wee hours.
"We wanted to celebrate Missy, and honor her success and contributions to the culture, so where better to do that than a place inspired by her genius and creativity," says Scott-Young. "Words can't express how proud I am of Missy. She is an icon and truly deserves to be celebrated."
The event was held at "The Museum of Missy Elliott," an interactive pop-up playground that allowed guests to engage in the most memorable and iconic moments from Elliott's music videos. The concept boasted a live hologram experience where guests could record a gif of themselves performing to Elliott's hit classic "The Rain," while virtually wearing her signature inflated trash bag. The immersive activation was powered by VNTANA.
Special thanks to Marilyn Van Alstyne of EMVE Management Group and event supporters Pepsi, MTV VMA's, Myx Fusions, Bartenura, Cîroc, Courvoisier, Quay, Picsart and Monami Entertainment.
Elliott's latest project, Iconology, is available now on all streaming platforms.
Photos by Shareif Ziyadat and Michelle Lawton.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Missy Elliott and Lizzo attend MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Missy Elliott; Lizzo[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Cardi B attends MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Cardi B[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Star Brim and Cardi B attend MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Star Brim; Cardi B[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Regina King attends MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Regina King[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Queen Latifah attends MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Queen Latifah[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Missy Elliott and Lizzo attend MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Missy Elliott; Lizzo[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Queen Latifah, Jason Lee and Missy Elliott attend MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Queen Latifah; Jason Lee; Missy Elliott[/caption]
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Naturi Naughton, Regina King, Cardi B and Star Brim attend MTV VMAs, Pepsi & Monami Entertainment celebrate the Video Vanguard Award honoree Missy Elliott at her after-party celebration on August 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Naturi Naughton; Regina King; Cardi B; Star Brim[/caption]
