View our online Press Pack. before he quit the show. The video was directed by Daniel Pearl. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", Reverend Al Sharpton had a lot to say about the comments and shared his belief the remarks were racially motivated. Gladys Knight was her aunt through marriage, Aaliyah's controversial relationship with R&B singer R. Kelly, accused of sexual assault against multiple others, Damon Dash, accused Kelly of abusing the singer. In one of his final interview, DMX fought back tears while speaking with UPROXX, opening up about overcoming a difficult childhood. 2 on the Billboard album chart. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But on August 25, 2001, the plane carrying her, seven members of her entourage, and the pilot crashed shortly after takeoff and left no survivors (via Showbiz CheatSheet). Indeed, she had just released her third album, Aaliyah, weeks before her passing. Following her controversial relationship with R. Kelly, it seems Aaliyah was almost about to get her happy ending with record executive Damon Dash. The R&B singer tragically died nearly 21 years ago on 25 August 2001 at the age of 22 alongside eight others after a plane destined for Miami crashed less than a minute after take-off in the Bahamas. At the time of Aaliyahs death in a plane crash, the 22-year-old was busier than ever before and living her pop star dreams. "When it comes to dealing with negative people, I just let it in one ear and out the other. "We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. All rights reserved. DMX and Aaliyah teamed up for Come Back in One Piece on the films soundtrack. She should still be here, and I think that's the saddest part about it. His longtime lawyer, Murray Richman, has said a cause remains under investigation. In 2000, Aaliyah made her acting debut in the surprise action hit Romeo Must Die, starring opposite martial arts star Jet Li in a Romeo and Juliet-inspired story set in modern-day Los Angeles. As it turns out, Aaliyah even had musical legends in her family. Despite the R&B label,Aaliyah was unique and didn't fit any genre. At the same time, members of her entourage were reportedly arguing with the pilot after he told them the plane would be too heavy for eight passengers and all of their luggage. All Rights Reserved. He died in November 2012 at the age of 61, eleven years after his daughter. Good soul. When he was seven years old, the family moved to Detroit. Aaliyah performing at The Forum in Inglewood, California, in 1997 in a strappy bikini top with a vinyl coat and baggy pants. According to The Wild Cat Voice, Aaliyah opened up about how she got past the negativity in an interview and revealed that she used to turn her back on the haters. Discovery Company. Earl Simmons passed away peacefully with family present after suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest.". He gave a group of Philadelphia men advice during a surpriseappearance at a homeless support group meetingin 2017, and helped a Maine family with itsback-to-school purchasessome years later. But at the last minute, a member of her entourage gave her a sedative to help her fall asleep then carried her unconscious body onboard minutes before takeoff. It starred Aaliyah as Melissa. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Aaliyah cut ties with Kelly after the accusations of illegal marriage. "That's what made the transition to the second album very difficult. R Kelly's brother Carey confirmed that the pair had married when she was 15. He credits her continued appeal to her talent and curiosity about her potential., What she could have been, he said. She was 22 years old. One victim was found alive, but later died in a Miami hospital. A few years later, DMX wassentenced to a year in prisonfor tax fraud. Aaliyah's self-titled third album was released in July 2001 and initially reached number two on the Billboard Top 200. He died at White Plains The 22-year-old, complaining she had a headache, then climbed back into the taxi van and laid down on the back seat for a quick nap. In May 2002, Aaliyah's parents filed a negligence lawsuit against operator Blackhawk International Airways Corp., Skystream Inc. and Gilbert Chacon, and Atlantic Flight Group. I dont know if her fans know that about her.. She would have been 43 years old this year. Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. The disgraced musician R. Kelly also briefly married her when she was underage. In the 2020 documentary "Surviving R Kelly Part II: The Reckoning," Aaliyah's boyfriend at the time of her death, Damon Dash, accused Kelly of abusing the singer. When asked byCBS Chicagoif hebelieves the claims against Kelly are true Carey cited the singers marriage to pop star Aaliyah who was only 15 at the time. The late superstar Aaliyah Dana Haughton, better known just by her first name, was one of the biggest R&B singers in the world. Along with the MAC collection, MAC and i-D Magazine partnered up to release a short film titled "A-Z of Aaliyah" which coincided with the launch. Shed hug everyone, and she meant it.. The Chicago-Sun Times reported that the marriage was annulled the following year when Aaliyahs family learned of it. and more flooded social media feeds Friday upon news of his death. She had finished filming the music video for her hit song 'Rock the Boat' when she and eight others decided to travel back to Florida almost immediately on August 25 2001. Aaliyah was released on July 7. ", (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THROW YOUR HANDS UP"). For Williams, it was a treasured memory. DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs Ruff Ryders Anthem and Party Up (Up in Here) and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and What! as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement his family released Friday. INSKEEP: Her second album was "One In A Million," which was how many of her fans regarded her. An autopsy report concluded that her survival was unthinkable" on account of the extensive burns and major head trauma she suffered. The late star has been the subject of multiple documentaries and biopics, with Timbaland describing Lifetime's 2014 movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," as being "disrespectful." Biography - A Short WikiMost well known as the father of late R&B singer Aaliyah and filmmaker Rashad Haughton. Aaliyah was unstoppable in the few short years before her death. Also in 2001, she played the title role in Queen of the Damned, based on the bestselling novel by Anne Rice and released in theaters in 2002. appreciated. She had finished filming the music video for her hit song 'Rock the Boat' when she and eight others decided to travel back to Florida almost immediately on August 25 2001. It was produced by Timbaland. According to a screenshot shared by Instagram user @aaliyah_archivesin June 2020, Ferrell claimed in an Instagram comment that Aaliyah "had very strong opinions about social issues" and was "very much a committed ally to the LGBTQ community." Sending love to his family. That wasn't listed as cause of death though. He also suffered asthma since he was a child; his family says memorial services are being planned, Born in Mount Vernon in 1970 and raised in nearby Yonkers, DMX released seven albums, earned three Grammy nominations and was named favorite rap/hip-hop artist at the 2000 American Music Awards. The last day, Saturday, was one of the best Ive had in this business. Her follow-up album One in a Million went double-platinum. According to CR, she wanted to start her own clothing line before her death and was supposedly on the brink of starting a Japanese-inspired clothing line. [23], On August 24, 2017, MAC Cosmetics announced that an Aaliyah collection would be made available in the summer of 2018. Hundreds of supporters and family members held a vigil outside the hospital earlier this week. They took her out of the van; she didnt even know she was getting boarded on a plane, Russellrecounts in the book. Haughton graduated from Aquinas High School in 1995 and Hofstra University in 2000. She added that "the majority of kids"she went to school with were supportive of her, which she called "wonderful," but admitted she'd learned not to let the nasty comments get to her. [13] Additionally, Haughton wrote and directed Love Like Aliens[14] in 2011 and Muga Shozoku[15] in 2015. "The only thing I've taken with me is that after 20 years, I can finally say that Aaliyah didn't want to get on the plane," Iandoli continued. INSKEEP: Aaliyah was known for her voice and her fashion and was moving into acting. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport on the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. She says Aaliyah's style can be found everywhere in today's R&B. She was extremely relatable and I think thats what this next generation is identifying with, the relatability, he said. "She always greeted you with a smile. A woman's sobs reverberated as a popular recording by him was placed before the audience. Aaliyah was 22 years old at the time of her death. King, who worked on Aaliyahs very successful sophomore album One in a Million, told CNN the singer was in full control of her image and her art. The rapper's family was by his side when he died. Like TLC, Aaliyah cut a path in fashion with her baggy jeans and style of dress. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979, was a singer, dancer, model, and style icon who was well on her way to becoming a card-carrying triple threat. The shoot was largely pleasant, with tropical locations and renowned music video director Hype Williams at the helm. Raju posited that Aaliyah had endured such physical shock that she wouldve likely died even if she survived the crash. Shed protested the small plane and refused to get inside, opting to sit in her taxi and wait. PerCNN, a Bahamian Civil Aviation Department report determined that several factors played into the accident. The rapper said he suffered from asthma. It was reported that the late singer experienced mean girls in middle school and shared some advice on how she dealt with the hateful comments. Affectionately referred to as the Princess of R&B thanks to her multiple hits that attracted fans to the genre she got her start on "Star Search"as a child in 1989 when she performed a stunning rendition of "My Funny Valentine." "She never wanted to look too far away from achievable for any girl on the street," said Aaliyah's stylist, Derek Lee. That all started with Aaliyah.. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! As Ferrell wrote, "She once very forcefully checked a fellow actor who was continually taunting a gay crew member on the set of Romeo because the man was flamboyant," adding that Aaliyah supposedly "set him straight and made him apologize in front of the entire crew.". Why did you want to get on that plane so badly? 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