Rap legend Missy Elliott is finally taking the plunge into her first headlining tour, and Texas fans are thrilled. Mark your calendars, because the "Get Ur Freak On" singer will bless the stage in Austin on July 18 at the Moody Center, followed by a show in Houston on July 20 at the Toyota Center, and then in Fort Worth on July 21 at Dickies Arena. The tour, touted as Out of This World - The Missy Elliott Experience, is set to kick off on July 4 in Vancouver, according to CultureMap Austin.
Spanning 24 cities across North America, this tour is shaping up to be a big deal not just for Elliott but also for the featured cohort of hip-hop heavyweights including Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland. It's seems fans can't to help wait to grab their tickets, available for presale from April 9 with general sale slamming down on April 12 at 10 am on the official Missy Elliott website. This act of support, as reported by Houston CultureMap, is a testament to Elliott's lasting influence in the music industry, despite her hiatus from releasing a full album since 2005.
Elliott has kept a relatively low profile in terms of new music over the last few years. However, last year's collaboration with Skrillex, "Ratata," signaled the hip-hop icon is still a hot commodity in the music scene. With a discography that boasts classics such as "Work It" and "Lose Control," this tour is more than a mere nostalgia trip—it's a celebration of an enduring legacy.
The Out of This World tour promises to deliver an experience that has been decades in the making. Expect to bask in a night filled with groundbreaking beats and the innovative lyrical flow that unquestionably established Elliott as one of hip hop's royalty. If you've been waiting to see Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott light up the stage as the undisputed headliner, well, your patience is about to be rewarded. Secure your spots quickly though; these tickets won't be up for grabs for long given Elliott's fiercely loyal fan base and her towering stature in the music world.
