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Missy Elliott Shocks Viral Video Star Mary Halsey on The Ellen Show

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After going viral for her karaoke version of Missy Elliott’s “Work It”, Mary Halsey gets a major surprise from the rapper herself.

This week on “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, Mary Halsey makes an appearance all the way from West Warwick, Rhode Island. The viral video star says “Work It” by Missy Elliott has been her go-to karaoke song for 15 years and was very shocked when the rapper retweeted her video leading to her stardom.

Not only did Mary perform it live on the show, but the hip-hop superstar herself also joined her onstage.

Missy Elliott even gives the viral star a one-of-a-kind shirt and to top it off Ellen gives her a jacket that reads “Missy’s Funky White Sister”. The duo look great performing on stage. You have to check it out.