Missy Elliott has released a statement to set the record straight about her Grave’s Disease after reports spread this week suggesting she was in bad shape.
In the statement she says that she was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease three years ago but it hasn’t slowed her down. She has toured the world since she found out she had it.
"There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Grave's Disease, so I wanted to clear things up,” her statement reads. “I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease about three years ago but it really hasn't slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors' tribute to Timbaland last year. I've written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. I toured the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. And on top of all that, I'm working on my new album. I feel great. Under my doctor's supervision, I've been off medication for about a year and I'm completely managing the condition through diet and exercise."
Grave’s Disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive and produces excessive hormones.
The disease affects up to 2% of the female population and is 10 times more common in women than men.
