Aaliyah Tribute (10 Years Later)

It’s been 10 years since the untimely death of R&B singer and blossoming actress Aaliyah, a musical icon in the making. She was known for her style, welcoming personality and innovative music which still has it’s place among the music of today.

In 2001, Aaliyah, released one of her best albums, ‘Aaliyah’, as well as a starring role in the successful film ‘Romeo Must Die’, Anne Rice’s ‘Queen of the Damned’ and an upcoming role in the blockbuster movie, Matrix Reloaded. She was unstoppable, making her mark as a triple threat, however, On August 25, 2001, after filming the ‘Rock The Boat’ music video, she boarded a small plane in the Bahamas that crashed during take off, killing the nine passengers on board. She was just 22 at the time of her death.

Today we pay tribute to an amazing artist with a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Watch as Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Tristian Wilds, Tatyana Ali, Musiq Soulchild, Toccara Jones, Lance Gross, Jessica White and more speak on Aaliyah and the impact that she’s made in music and the lives of others.

She is deeply missed. RIP Babygirl

Tonight, BET is set to air a tribute special for Aaliyah with commentary and appearances by some of Aaliyah’s closest friends. Among those who had the opportunity to work with her while she was here, was rapper DMX, who co-starred in the movie ‘Romeo Must Die’ and collaborated on the track ‘Come Back In One Piece’.

DMX called in during the pre-recorded broadcast and became emotional as he shared a sweet and kind poem dedicated to Aaliyah that he wrote that day.

Watch the preview below:

Dearest Aaliyah,
We didn’t know each other long or see each other much
But we became instant and sincere friends
I have trouble accepting the fact that you’re gone
So I won’t
It would be like we went without seeing each other for a while
I thank you for the movie opportunities and for the chance to work with you
Because you truly were an angel on earth
See you soon
And in my own special way…I love you
You’ll always be with us from me and my wife Tashera