On August 25th 2001, after wrapping a video shoot, Aaliyah Dana Haughton boarded a plane in the Bahamas. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff killing the 22 year old R&B singer and members of her entourage. Fifteen years later, her iconic style, sultry vocals and angelic disposition live on. Her influence continues to shape culture as newer artists like J.Cole, Chris Brown, Drake and many more who continue to breathe new life into her legacy.
She even left us behind a few gems.
Today we honor “baby girl” with 15 flashback gifs that prove Aaliyah will forever be the GOAT in our book.
1. A young Aaliyah began perfecting her craft at an early age
2. It didn’t take long for her to find that signature swag
3. Then she had the whole world singing, “Oh, it’s the L.Y.I.A.H.”
4. Her personality was both sweet and edgy
5. Brooklyn born and Detroit bred, we knew she could flip the script if she needed to
6. Don’t get it twisted
7. Her smile was so genuine
8. Those classic Timbaland and Missy Elliot beats with her angelic voice that still bump in the club
9. Aaliyah was EVERYTHING
10. You could tell she was having the time of her life
11. A true trendsetter, her choreography and video treatments changed the game
12. Always willing to share the spotlight.
13. Remember the signature swoop that we all tried to rock back in the day?
14. She had everyone wearing baggy clothes and bandannas
15. Aaliyah came through and never left our hearts
And for that, we’ll forever be grateful.
We miss you baby girl.
