It’s been nine years since the tragic passing of R&B artist Aaliyah , who died at the age of 22 in a plane crash, but the star still shines on today. U can NEVER be replaced!! #ripaaliyah,” and Missy Elliott (who collaborated with Aaliyah) wrote from her page, “Aaliyah was the sweetest spirit I’ve ever met! However, she also earned her first record deal with Jive when she was only 12. Nine years ago today, the R&B singer, who was only 22 years old, died in a plane crash as her, and 8 other passengers were coming back from the Bahamas where they were filming her latest music video. U will always b a 1 N A MILLION!” It seems Aaliyah had an impact on everyone around her during her all-too-short life. The 15-year-old singer offered a catchy mix of street smarts and restrained vocals on first single “Back and Forth,” which was written and produced by R. Soon after, the creepy (and still creepy) R. Very talented” and former MTV VJ La La Vazquez shared, “RIP Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) – It’s been 9 years, gone but never forgotten You were 1 of 1 #ripaaliyah.” Be sure to check out the rest of today’s best celebrity tweets, including Jimmy Fallon gearing up for the Emmy’s !
Kelly, whom she also secretly wed at the age of 15. Follow us @hollywoodcrush to get even more celebrity and pop culture news around the clock! @jimmyfallon Rehearsing @ Nokia theater. Kelly Marriage Rumors Rumors circulated of a relationship between Aaliyah and her producer/mentor, R. Her vocals chops were showcased better and the song content had finally matured. It was the last video she ever recorded, right before she boarded the small plane from the Bahamas that crashed because it was overloaded with people and equipment. Rapper Talib Kweli tweeted: “RIP Aaliyah, who we lost exactly 9 years ago.
She appeared on Star Search at age nine, and signed her first record deal at 12. Today is the nine year anniversary of Aaliyah’s death and with her career just starting to take off during her third self-titled album, it’s hard not to wonder what kind of impact she would be having on the music industry today if she were still alive. The film grossed over $91 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. I need to know. -Jenna Dewan, Actress (“Step Up,” “Take The Lead”) @annamariapdt So @CaliakaSarah and I are in the bathroom and a guy just walks in and does his thing..okay… Clearly, I need professional help…and a life. -Rachel Nichols, Actress (“Star Trek”)
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Thank you to whoever posted all of the Aaliyah videos to Facebook today. That’s the kind of newsfeed I like to see.
i have seen 11 Aaliyah videos on tv today…going on 12 since 106andpark playing one
i hope Rock the Boat RIPAaliyah