Missy Elliott might not have been listed as the main headliner at Coachella 2025, but by the time her set ended, she’d left no doubt who the weekend truly belonged to. Making her long-awaited debut at the iconic festival on April 11, the hip-hop legend delivered more than just a performance — she delivered a spectacle.
In typical Missy fashion, she ditched the usual stage walk-on. Instead, fans were treated to a jaw-dropping entrance: a chrome-plated vehicle rolled into view before transforming into a massive, gleaming structure straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. As the crowd tried to process what they were seeing, Missy emerged from the center like a true icon, kicking off a set packed with timeless bangers.
From “Supa Dupa Fly” to “Hot Boy” and “Work It,” the Virginia innovator ran through a catalog that helped shape hip-hop and pop culture. The staging, choreography, and energy turned her set into an unforgettable centerpiece of the festival — proving once again that Missy Elliott doesn’t follow trends. She sets them.
