PORTSMOUTH - Portsmouth native and hip-hop star Missy Elliott returned to her alma mater, Manor High School, Monday afternoon for the dedication ceremony of “Missy Elliott Boulevard.”

“757, 804, seven cities, I am so proud to be from Portsmouth, Va.,” Missy Elliott yelled into the mic to the hundreds of attendees on hand, which included her musical collaborators and friends sitting in one of the front rows — Virginia

native Pusha T, Trey Songz and Timbaland.

In August, the Portsmouth City Council voted to rename a 1-mile portion of McLean Street in honor of the five-time Grammy winner. Monday’s dedication ceremony featured Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover handing Missy Elliott a key to the city.

Aside from celebrity appearances, political officials were also in attendance making key proclamations and providing honors. Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Bobby Scott presented proclamations to honor Missy Elliott and her accomplishments, and Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover presented her with a key to the city.

Gov. Youngkin also declared Oct. 17 as Missy Elliott Day.

“As a native Virginian, she has inspired young women in the Commonwealth and beyond to pursue careers in the arts and music,” said Gov. Youngkin describing Missy Elliott. “She is the American dream!”

A Portsmouth Public Schools spokesperson told a news station that the ceremony’s location could accommodate 3,600 people, but so many fans came out that some, unfortunately, had to be turned away.

The next day, Oct. 18, the “Lose Control” artist was still appreciating all of the love. “ATTENTION! MISSY ELLIOTT BLVD is on the Google Map! #VA baybeeeeee #757 P-TOWN,” she tweeted.