Aaliyah’s final album still sounds like the future. Discover the artistry, innovation, and legacy behind her iconic R&B ...

The music world truly lost a gem when superstar Aaliyah tragically passed away on August 25, 2001, in a plane crash at 22 ...

Today, Aaliyah’s influence is everywhere, especially in the music of women who prioritize vibe, vulnerability, and authenticity over vocal excess. You can hear her DNA in modern R&B’s moody ...

When people talk about Aaliyah, the conversation often centers on the songs that shaped the sound of a generation — "Try Again," "Are You That Somebody?," "Rock the Boat." Beyond the obvious hits lies ...

Learn about the enduring legacy of Aaliyah, from her rise to fame in R&B to the tragic events that marked her short but impactful life. Discover how the 2026 Essence Festival will honor her memory ...

Everything changed in 2001, not just geopolitics, says Toby Manning. In culture nothing exemplifies this more than Aaliyah's ...

In an exclusive interview with theGrio, the Legacy Music Group co-founder reveals how a publishing catalog, two milestone ...

Plans for a posthumous Aaliyah album are thought to have been scrapped. Drake announced in 2012 that he was working on a tribute album of unreleased songs by the late R&B singer, who died in 2001 aged ...

A tribute album in honour of late singer Aaliyah has been axed. Last year (13), rapper Drake announced plans to release a record featuring unheard samples from the R&B star, who died in a plane crash ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. More than twenty years after her untimely passing, the Princess of R&B ...