Missy Elliott’s The Rain Becomes First Rap Song Transmitted to Space.
Missy Elliott has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in both music and space exploration. Her iconic single, “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” has become the first rap song to be beamed into space. This historic event was announced by NASA on July 15, 2024, revealing that the Deep Space Network (DSN) had transmitted Missy’s track to Venus.
According to NASA’s Instagram post dated July 16, 2024, the song traveled an astonishing 158 million miles from Earth to Venus in just 14 minutes at the speed of light. Brittany Brown, Director of the Digital and Technology Division at NASA Headquarters, emphasized the significance of this event: “Both space exploration and Missy Elliott’s art have been about pushing boundaries.”
Missy Elliott’s Response
Missy Elliott herself shared the news on X on July 16, 2024, calling the achievement “crazy.” She expressed her disbelief and pride in the project: “The sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning.” In NASA’s press release, she elaborated on her choice of Venus as the destination for her music, stating, “I chose Venus because it symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment and I am so humbled to have the opportunity to share my art and my message with the universe!”
NASA acknowledged that Missy Elliott’s music, known for its creative and futuristic visuals, made her song an ideal choice for this project. Her track record of incorporating space-themed storytelling into her music videos aligns perfectly with the spirit of this cosmic endeavor.
Fans React with Joy
Missy Elliott’s fans were thrilled by this achievement and took to social media to express their excitement. One fan linked the event to her ongoing Out of This World Tour, writing, “This is sooo dope Miss. We gotta get the aliens some trash bags so they can have the full effect 😂 Keep pushing the needle forward! This is Hip Hop history! #OutOfThisWorldTour.”
Another fan celebrated the historic moment, saying, “Missy makes history yet again! 😎💜” Others shared similar sentiments, with one commenting, “Congrats again Queen uh astronaut @MissyElliott now the aliens can enjoy your music too 😂😂🚀🔥🛸🛸.”
A Historic Achievement in Music and Space
While Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” is the first rap song to be beamed into space, it follows in the footsteps of other musical milestones. In February 2008, NASA transmitted The Beatles’ 1997 hit “Across the Universe” into deep space, marking the first song ever to be sent beyond our planet.
Missy Elliott’s accomplishment is a testament to her enduring influence and creativity in the music industry. As her fans celebrate this historic achievement, it’s clear that the sky is no longer the limit for this trailblazing artist. Instead, the universe itself is her new stage, where her music continues to inspire and push boundaries.