Todays marks the the 12th anniversary of the tragic death of the beautiful and talented R&B singer Aaliyah, Hit the jump to reminisce on the fallen Icon’s life!
It has been 12 long years since one of R&B’s most greatest sensations died in a tragic plane crash in the Bahamas on the set of one of her last music video ‘Rock the Boat’ on August 25,2001. The Tommy Hilfiger sporting sex symbol Aaliyah showed us all her talent from a young age and never seized to surprise her audience as she creatively adapted her career to cater to modern trends within the music industry.
“The Grammy-nominated R&B queen topped the charts with classics, including “Are You That Somebody” and “Try Again.” She proved her acting chops with lead roles in “Romeo Must Die” and “Queen of the Damned.” Her stunning beauty was recognized in a Tommy Jeans ad campaign” HuffPost
She continues to stay relevant through not only her music and featured films but also by remaining the topic and vision of perfection when it comes to certain Hip Hop stars such as Chris Brown and Drake.
The Brooklyn born artist remains to be the inspiration of many when it comes to her style, talent and overall character.
**Checkout and reminisce on the evolution of Aaliyah through her music videos in the gallery above**
