This is extremely important because Missy Elliot as an entity needs to be represented to the fullest extent of greatness. It is an understatement to black women when they are continuously insulted by the mis-portrayal of colorism and European and light skinned supremacy.

Cherish Sheppard is a producer and songwriter hailing from Missy's hometown of Virgina Beach, Virginia. She has not only worked along side Mosley Music group, but also holds the acquisition of being a highly trained thespian. In addition to these facts, she also had the opportunity to audition for Missy's biographical film, where she displayed a musical timeline through song and dance for Missy's manager Mona Scott-Young, screenwriter Diane Houston and Missy Eliott’s mother. Upon meeting Cherish in Missy's Virginia Beach estate, the innovative queen of hip-hop's mother was awed to the fact of mistaking her resemblance for her daughter's stating, "If I hadn't known any better I would have thought you were my own daughter". Despite Cherish being selected for the motion picture, the production came to a hault due to a series of unspecified events. Fortunately, Cherish still has the vision, skill and dream of precisely portraying this musical icon.

Let's revolt against Europeanized modern media's colorism and pay homage to Aaliyah in a way that she would not only deserve but also appreciate and approve. 

 SIGN and/or PROMOTE!!!!!