Missy Elliott Checks Out the Bands as Dr. Juliet Boykins Conducts 10.18.2026

When HBCU marching band excellence meets hip-hop royalty, you know you're in for something SPECIAL! 🔥🎶 Five powerhouse HBCU bands. One legendary artist. One unforgettable performance! Dr. Juliet Boykins takes the podium to conduct a massive, combined HBCU band in an electrifying rendition of Missy Elliott's iconic hit, *"Get Ur Freak On,"* during the **Missy Elliott Battle of the Bands**, hosted at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Named **Rolling Stone's Greatest Song of the 21st Century**, "Get Ur Freak On" takes on an entirely new dimension as hundreds of talented HBCU musicians unite to deliver the unmistakable sound, energy, precision, and pageantry of the HBCU marching band tradition. And just when you thought the moment couldn't get any better, **Missy Elliott herself steps out among the bands**, taking a stroll through the musicians as they bring her legendary anthem to life! A surreal full-circle moment celebrating the intersection of hip-hop history, musical excellence, and HBCU culture. 🎺 *FIVE BANDS. ONE SOUND. ONE LEGENDARY MOMENT.* *HBCU Bands Featured:* Elizabeth City State University – Sound of Class Virginia State University – Trojan Explosion North Carolina Central University – Sound Machine Hampton University – The Marching Force Norfolk State University – Spartan Legion 🎼 *Conductor:* Dr. Juliet Boykins 🎤 *Featured Song:* "Get Ur Freak On" – Missy Elliott 📍 *Location:* Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA 🥁 *Event:* Missy Elliott Battle of the Bands This is more than a musical performance. It's a celebration of HBCU pride, Black musical innovation, and the enduring influence of one of hip-hop's most groundbreaking artists. *Turn up the volume, enjoy the performance, and witness HBCU band culture at its finest!* 👍 LIKE the video, 💬 COMMENT with your favorite moment, and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more electrifying HBCU band performances! #MissyBOTB #MissyElliott #GetUrFreakOn #HBCUBands #HBCU #BattleOfTheBands #HBCUMarchingBands #MarchingBand #HBCUCulture #NorfolkState #HamptonUniversity #VirginiaState #NCCU #ECSU #BlackExcellence