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Early Missy Elliott Influence
- Raven-Symoné's 1993 music video "That's What Little Girls Are Made Of" featured Missy Elliott.
- A lip-syncing stand-in highlighted Missy's distinct style, even before her solo career.
Lip-Sync Controversy
- A thin, light-skinned model lip-synced for Missy in Raven's video, mirroring Martha Wash's experience.
- This practice of using stand-ins underscored the industry's bias and the artists' eventual triumph.
Missy's True Debut
- Missy's appearance in Gina Thompson's "The Things That You Do" remix video marked her true arrival.
- Her unique style, featuring a vibrant track suit and robot-like sneakers, commanded attention.