JERMAINE DUPRI, JILL SCOTT, ARI LENNOX AND MORE ATTEND MISSY ELLIOTT’S SUPA DUPA FLY BIRTHDAY AT ESSENCE

2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, celebrated her birthday with a Supa Dupa Fly themed Sneaker Ball following a mesmerizing headlining performance at Essence Fest. Presented by Essence, Coke-Zero, and Amazon Music, the star-studded affair took place at the Four Seasons New Orleans early Sunday morning after her electrifying set.

Featuring an exclusive guest list of close friends, industry insiders, and fellow celebrity peers, the event was attended by Jermaine Dupri, Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Letoya Luckett, Charlie Mack, Roland Martin, Deon Cole, P Valley stars; Tyler Leplay, Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Yandy Smith, her longtime friend & business manager Mona Scott-Young and more.

Guests arrived to an immersive futuristic playground complete with a state of art LED lit tunnel playing the Grammy Award winners vibrant and iconic music videos over the span of her career. The carefully curated ambiance reflected the hip hop artist’s unique style, favorite color (purple), and larger than life-size images from her recent Essence Magazine Cover shoot.

Throughout the night, guests were treated to gourmet hors d’oeuvres complemented with Missy inspired signature cocktails by Crown Royal’s newly launched limited-edition Golden Apple Aged 23 Years. Guests also enjoyed a premium bar inclusive of a curated menu by D’ussé Cognac. The event featured a special Guest DJ Set by Bryan Michael Cox who kept the party live into the wee hours of the morning.

A celebration of Missy Elliott’s unparalleled influence, the night was complete with a toast by Champagne Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” accompanied by an elaborate 3-tiered birthday cake. It was a night of unforgettable moments, shared laughter, and memories that will be cherished by all fortunate to attend to celebrate the cultural icon.

Photo Credit: Thaddaeus McAdams