Missy Elliott is reacting to her historic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination for the organization's 2023 class.

The "Work It" songstress becomes the first woman rapper to be nominated for induction, among other potential inductees.

"I have cried my eyes out," Elliott, 51, shared when reacting to the news on Instagram. "I am so HUMBLY GRATEFUL for this nomination with also 14 other Amazing artist so grateful."

"To All of you & my fans who been through this journey with me I Thank You also 4 helping me get here," she continued in her post. "YOU ROCK."

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In a separate statement obtained by Billboard, Elliott called her nomination an "incredible honor."

"I've spent my career making the kind of music I love and it means so much to know that I have touched others as well. But to hear that I am the first female hip hop artist to EVER be nominated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?!? Wow!!" she said. "This one hits extra different as I hope it opens doors for other female emcees to be recognized!"

Elliott is one of 14 total nominees and one of eight first-time nominees on the ballot. She is nominated alongside the likes of Cyndi Lauper and Willie Nelson, among others.