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They Set The Stage For Greatness: The Cast Of 'Love & Hip Hop' Discuss The Influence of VH1's Hip Hop Honorees

Yandy Smith, DJ Self and Papoose discuss why they're inspired by Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott.

The women being honored at this year's Hip Hop Honors on VH1 are beloved for much more than their hit singles. Love & Hip Hop star Papoose credits Queen Latifah with promoting black love, a cause near to his own heart, given how much his relationship with Remy Ma continues to inspire. Yandy Smith is proud to call attention to Missy Elliott's producing and songwriting skills which are behind some of the biggest singles you've ever heard. And DJ Self credits Missy's innovative videos with influencing the culture each and every time she released a new one. Find out what else caused the cast of Love & Hip Hop to bow down to these living hip hop legends in this exclusive tribute video to the honorees' influence on pop culture, and tune in to Hip Hop Honors 2016 Monday, July 11 at 9/8c.