July 12, 2016
Michelle Obama showed up via video at Monday's VH1 Hip Hop Honors to talk about the importance and relevance of Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah. The three had previously sat on a panel together at SXSW. In her video tribute, Obama thanked Elliott and Latifah for their activism and inspiration of young women around the world. "You are empowering young women to believe in themselves and fulfill their boundless promise," she said. Watch the full video above.
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