On October 15 2025, in New York City, Missy Elliott delivered one of the most talked-about performances in the history of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The hip-hop icon closed out the evening with a medley of her hit songs.
Her set transformed the runway into a full-blown concert that many fans agree looked more like a Super Bowl halftime show. Models, dancers, and a visual production backed the performance. She wore a bejeweled, black ensemble with platform boots, sunglasses and sculptural hair knots.
This fashion show stands out for several reasons:
- The show boasted an all-female music lineup (including Missy Elliott, Madison Beer, Karol G and TWICE)
- Missy Elliott’s inclusion as a headliner bridges her 1990s/2000s hip-hop legacy with today’s fashion-meets-culture moment. As one outlet put it: “No one puts on a show like Missy Elliott.”
- The event signals a shift for Victoria’s Secret moving away from purely traditional lingerie spectacle toward a more inclusive, multimedia entertainment moment.
For Missy Elliott, this performance is not just another appearance, it’s a reaffirmation of her place in pop culture and fashion. After headlining her own tour and being honored with the National Medal of Arts and Humanities, this moment marks another accomplishment in her ongoing impact on music, entertainment, and fashion.
For Victoria’s Secret this signals that the event isn’t just about lingerie; it’s about entertainment, culture, and diversity.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Missy Elliott or a fashion-show enthusiast, this set will be remembered as one of the standout performances of hip-hop on the runway.