At the start of each new month, we love combing through the upcoming birthdays to see which women are entering NextTribe age or showing us how to live it. These celebrities are proof that meaningful work, important contributions, and memorable moments are not in the rearview mirror. There is still much to look forward to and celebrate.
July 1: Missy Elliot, 50
With 30 million albums sold in the U.S., Missy Elliot is the bestselling female rapper in history, according to Billboard Magazine. You'd think she could afford to take a vacation, but on her birthday she tweeted this: "I work so hard I have been in the industry over 25 yrs and only had 3 vacations." The hard work has certainly paid off. She's won four Grammys, eight MTV video awards, and has had great influence in the music world. She was one of the first rappers to address feminism, gender equality, body positivity, and sex positivity in her songs. Take some time off for yourself, Missy.
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