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Missy Elliott and Janet Jackson celebrated 24 years of “sistahood” following Jackson’s recent visit to see the Virginia native. 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a universal lockdown for two years, people have been separated from their friends and family to remain safe. However, the separation ended for Elliott after she expressed how much she missed her close friend. As a result, Jackson decided to travel from London to visit the “Lose Control” artist at her home. 

On Wednesday, the rap icon took to Instagram and shared

a video anticipating the “Doesn’t Matter” singer’s visit while sharing a series of photos with the Golden Girls’ hit theme song “Thank You For Being a Friend” played in the background. 

The 50-year-old revealed more details about the reunion and how the pandemic impacted human interaction. 

“For the last two years, I’m sure like for many, it was really emotionally draining,” Elliott wrote. “Going from being outside to being isolated from family & friends. Well, the other day, @janetjackson & I was chopping it up on the phone & I spoke about how I missed everyone & how this year I wanted to make sure I see her & she casually said I’ll fly to where you are on the 5th. Well, honestly I didn’t think much of it just because she is my friend for 24 years. She is still Ms. Jackson. If you NASTY & stay BOOKED & BUSY since seven years old be VERY CLEAR.”

The Grammy award winner also shared how Janet flew across the world to reunite with her, despite having a busy schedule. 

 “But sure enough, the 5th came & she text me & said I’m here. I began to tear up because she flew all the way from LONDON & spent two days with me & we cut up & laughed for two days straight! I sure needed that just to laugh & feel at peace. Jj, I Love you til Earth is No More! You don’t have to sell another album. You will always be THE ICONIC, THE LEGENDARY THE FASHIONISTA MOTHA to me. Thank you for being a Freeeeeen.”

For years, Elliott and Jackson have maintained a close relationship by showing up and supporting each other’s accomplishments in their careers. 

In 2018, Jackson presented Elliot with the Visionary Award at Essence’s Black Women In Music event in New York City. During her speech, the 56-year-old singer-songwriter noted that she was “grateful for how Missy Elliott ‘stood toe-to-toe with the guys, showing them that a woman can do it all.’”