Missy Elliott graced the efficiency stage of The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (Sept. 13), to shock viral sensation and long-time fan, Mary Halsey, with a duet efficiency.
Halsey had posted a video of herself singing her personal rendition of Elliott’s 2002 hit “Work It” throughout a park karaoke session in early August. After the video went on-line, it made its manner to Elliott, who noticed the video and immediately beloved it. Elliott then tweeted Halsey’s hilarious cowl to her 6.6 million Twitter followers, inflicting the video to go viral and surge to three.eight million views.
I simply came upon I’ve a FUNKY WHITE SISTER——– forreal doe—-& she introduced her residence woman together with her from da hood that preserve tip toeing within the background with a plate of food– yo I’m performed!– however she straight killed “Work It” sound results & all—- I really like it—— pic.twitter.com/Rg9TTHAqu2
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 8, 2018
Today, Halsey appeared on Ellen to debate her 15-year love affair with the track, how she turned so good on the track’s iconic sound results, and that she coined the time period “Funky White Sista” earlier than Elliott did. After DeGeneres interviewed Halsey, she took to the stage to carry out her tackle the track, solely to be stunned by Elliott becoming a member of in for her efficiency — a lot to the fan’s surprised delight.
Check out the lovable efficiency beneath.
Got an opportunity to meet up with one in all my favs Ellen on @TheEllenShow it’s been so long– she’s So FLY—- & the nonetheless THE BEST!——–& I bought an opportunity to see my “Funky White Sista” MARY She so SWEET & swagged out!!!—— MAKE SURE YALL WATCH later immediately four pm EST. Sept 13th– pic.twitter.com/WztJMyt841
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 13, 2018
