Missy Elliott has avoided a legal showdown in court. After a seven-year legal battle with producer Terry Williams, who claimed he co-wrote some of her iconic '90s tracks, the rap legend settled the dispute shortly before the trial's start. This case has been brewing forever, and at one point, it even saw Aaliyah's name dragged into the complaint. Here's a breakdown of what happened... RELATED: U.N.I.T.Y.