7 Music Videos That Prove It's About Damn Time Missy Elliott Gets the MTV Video Vanguard Award

Ever since Missy Elliott debuted her "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" music video in 1997, we knew she treated music videos like an art form. Ever since then, the hip hop mogul has continued to dazzle us with her music video concepts and unmatched choreography. (Plus, she slays in Lizzo's recent "Tempo" music video.) So, we can't say we're surprised that Elliott will finally be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 36th annual MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 26. In fact, we truly think it's been a long time coming.

To celebrate this impressive and well-deserved honor, we rounded up her seven best music videos of all time. Keep reading to see her work it.