For as long as it’s been a thing, streaming services have not had any Aaliyah music, save for her 1994 debut, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number. The reason behind this particular project being the only one featured stem from the late singer’s uncle, Barry Hankerson, who owns all the masters to his niece’s music EXCEPT that album – so he was unable to block its consumption. For whatever reason, Hankerson has not wanted to offer up Aaliyah’s music online, but last night, a compilation of her greatest hits popped up on iTunes and Apple Music. It has yet to appear on Spotify or TIDAL, however, but it’s a start!
(Photo) Missy Elliot’s Touching Post on Aaliyah’s “One in a Million”
On December 16, 1996, Aaliyah gave us one of the best R&B records of the past 20 years with “One in a Million”. Co-written by none other than Missy Elliot, she shared a post on Instagram yesterday to show her appreciation for the singer and show that their relationship was more than just business related.
(Audio) #TBT & #RIPAaliyah: Check Out This 2001 Interview She Did With Hot97
On this day 15 years ago, we lost Aaliyah and members of her team in a plane crash when she was leaving an island after filming the video for “Rock The Boat.” Just days before, she had visited Hot 97 and was so excited as she spoke about the things she has on the way – including shooting the video that would ultimately be the last time we’d ever see her. We miss you, Babygirl. Listen to the interview below.
(Photo) Missy Elliot Speaks On Missing Aaliyah On Her Anniversary
Today marks 15 years since Aaliyah was taken from us. Missy Elliot who had a super close relationship to the singer, reflects on Aaliyah and how much she misses her.
(Video) Dame Dash Reflects On Aaliyah’s Tragic Death
Damon (Dame) Dash was a guest on the talk show, The Real (with hosts Tamera Mowry, Jeannie Mai, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love and Tamar Braxton), and opened up on his then girlfriend’s tragic death, the late great r&b star Aaliyah and if he was close to being on the plane that went down as well. Watch the minute and a half segment after the jump.
Aaliyah Photographer Sues A T-Shirt Company For Adding To His Photograph
A photographer by the name of Eric Johnson is going after a t-shirt company for adding a twist on a Aaliyah photo he took. Johnson had taken a photo of Aaliyah in 2001, before she died. The company, Rocksmith, used the photo without Johnson’s permission.
