Today (Aug 25) marks the day eleven years ago the R&B world (and the music world at large) lost the hugely talented Aaliyah Haughton in a plane crash in 2001. In celebration of her life and legacy, fans and celebs alike joined in unison to celebrate the fallen entertainer with mentions on Twitter.
Drake, one of her biggest fans said, “RIP Baby Girl…in my ear at every show letting me know the next move I should make. Love you,” in reference to the literal earpiece he wears at every performance adorned with her image.
Longtime friend and collaborators Missy Elliot and Timbaland joined the chorus. Missy said, “Aaliyah til this very day u r still in Your own Lane! Ure music is Timeless! We miss u! #WeLoveuAaliyah!” Timbo kept his shout out simple and sweet: “#ripaaliyah miss you babygirl.”
Rapper DMX worked with Aaliyah on the film “Romeo Must Die” and the accompanying song “Back in One Piece.” In a sit-down session with the Boombox, he dished on memories onset of the video shoot. “My wife [Tashera Simmons] got mad because there was one scene I was sitting up on the bench and [Aaliyah] was sitting [below] between my legs. I had on a jean jacket, it was a little chilly, and [Aaliyah] just had on a T-shirt…I was rubbing her arms, warming her up… I just felt the eyeballs [from Tashera]. A wife can give you a stare that will burn the side of your head. It was like a magnifying glass with the sun on me [laughs]. But I wouldn’t change a thing,” he recalled.
Other celeb shouts outs include:
Lil Kim: “#RIPAaliyah My Sister icon sad The Stars Remember Aaliyah ”
Mary J Blige : “Good morning twitter fam. Let’s all take a moment to remember our sister Aaliyah!!! #ripaaliyah”
Nicki Minaj: “#RIPAaliyah We’ll always love you”
Ne-Yo: “Today is the day that the R&B Angel Aaliyah passed on. RT if you loved her the way I did!!WE MISS YOU BABYGIRL!!!!”
Frank Ocean: “RIP to the Beautiful and Talented Aaliyah”.
Certainly not forgotten.
Eleven years ago, singer and actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton tragically passed away at the age of 22 in a plane crash. She left behind an incredible legacy that continues to influence countless people today. As her anniversary approaches each year, fans take time to remember her life and impact through tributes on social media. With celebrities also honoring Aaliyah’s memory, let’s explore how they have kept her spirit alive over the years.
From Drake sampling “One In A Million” for his hit single “Karaoke” to Rihanna recreating one of her iconic looks for Halloween, celebs continue to show their love for this legend by making subtle nods throughout their work. Even after all these years, it is clear that Aaliyah still has a special place in many artists’ hearts as they use their platform to pay homage.
In addition to commemorating her through artistry and fashion choices, stars like Missy Elliott and Zendaya have taken time out of their busy schedules to speak publicly about what she meant to them personally and professionally. Through both music and words, we can clearly see just how much of an influence Aaliyah had on those around her — even beyond death. Let’s dive into some of the most memorable celeb memories dedicated to Ms. Aaliyah Haughton!
Biography Of Aaliyah
Aaliyah was a beloved R&B singer, dancer and actress. She was born on January 16th 1979 in Brooklyn, New York City to Diane and Michael Haughton. Her debut album “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number” propelled her into international stardom at the age of 15 years old. From then onwards she achieved enormous success with albums such as “One In A Million” (1996) and “Aaliyah” (2001).
Throughout her career she worked with many famous people, including Timbaland and Missy Elliott who produced some of her most well-known songs. On August 25th 2001 tragedy struck when Aaliyah died in an airplane crash while returning from shooting a video for one of her songs in The Bahamas.
Since then fans have remembered Aaliyah through tribute concerts, documentaries and other memorials that take place each year in remembrance of her life and legacy. To this day, eleven years after her passing, the music industry still remembers the amazing talent that was taken away too soon.
Tributes To The Late Singer
Aaliyah’s untimely death left an indelible mark on the music industry and her fans. To commemorate her life, many celebrities have honored Aaliyah with tributes over the years.
In 2014, Beyonce performed a tribute to Aaliyah at the MTV Video Music Awards that included some of her most beloved songs such as “Are You That Somebody” and “One In A Million”. Many artists have also used their social media platforms to pay homage to the late singer including Drake who posted a picture of him wearing an outfit similar to one she once wore in a video for his song “Miss Me”. Missy Elliott has spoken out about how much she misses Aaliyah and commented on what an influence she was to female performers everywhere.
The legacy of Aaliyah is still alive today thanks to these heartfelt tributes from stars whose lives were touched by her talent and spirit. There is no doubt that her memory will continue to be celebrated for many more years to come.
Conclusion
It’s been 11 years since Aaliyah passed away, but her memory lives on in the hearts of countless fans. Even today, celebrities continue to show their love and appreciation for her artistry and style. From heartfelt Instagram posts to throwback interviews, they pay tribute to the late singer who made an indelible mark during her brief time here with us.
Aaliyah left a legacy that will never be forgotten; she was a talented musician whose influence can still be heard throughout popular music today. She also inspired young women everywhere to stay true to themselves and follow their dreams no matter what obstacles they face. Her spirit continues to live through those who keep her memory alive and cherish her timeless contributions to music and culture.
Though it’s been over a decade since we lost Aaliyah, she is not gone forever – as long as we remember her, she’ll always remain part of our collective consciousness. We should all take some time out of our day to honor this remarkable woman by listening to her songs or watching one of her iconic music videos. Letting go may feel difficult at times, but remembering gives us strength and hope for brighter days ahead.
