NASA transmitted Missy Elliott's iconic hip-hop song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus, marking the first hip-hop song sent into space and covering a distance of approximately 158 million miles. The transmission, taking nearly 14 minutes to reach Venus, was facilitated by NASA's Deep Space Network antennas in California. Missy Elliott, known for incorporating space themes in her art, expressed excitement at sharing her music with the universe, choosing Venus for its symbolism of strength and empowerment. This collaboration between NASA and Missy Elliott showcases a blend of space exploration and artistic expression, pushing boundaries and setting a precedent for future interplanetary artistic endeavors.