Missy Elliott Says She’s Not That Sick

The rapper says Grave’s Disease hasn’t slowed her down.

Recently interviewed by People, Missy Elliott says the mag was wrong when it reported she had been “largely out of the spotlight” since diagnosed with the auto-immune disorder three years ago.

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Wireless Festival, Hyde Park, London, UK

Elliott has released the following statement:

“There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Grave’s Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease about three years ago but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ tribute to Timbaland last year. I’ve written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. I toured the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. And on top of all that, I’m working on my new album. I feel great. Under my doctor’s supervision, I’ve been off medication for about a year and I’m completely managing the condition through diet and exercise.”