11 Hip-Hop Greats Who Deserve Biopics — and Who Should Be Cast in Lead Roles

Missy Elliott's creativity is unmatched in hip-hop. While she's known for her groundbreaking lyricism ("I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it / Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup i" is undoubtedly among one of the most iconic rap lyrics of all time), she's also lauded for her trailblazing visuals. From "Work It" to "Get Ur Freak On" and "Lose Control," Elliott's songs are just as iconic as the innovative music videos and choreography that accompany them. Her story and the exploration of her creative process would make fantastic fodder for a biopic.