The Cessna 402 crashed shortly after takeoff. If anything, it has intensified as her catalog of music has been recently added to streaming services, something fans have long been clamoring for. According to CNN, aboard the craft were eight others: hairstylist Eric Forman, make-up-stylist Christopher Maldonado, security guard Scott Gallon, friend Keith Wallace, Anthony Dodd, Blackground Records employees Douglas Kratz and Gina Smith, and pilot Luis Morales III. [29][30][31] One In A Million was reissued on August 20, 2021[32][33][34] and re-entered the UK Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40 at number eight[35] and reached the top ten for on the Billboard 200 in the US for the first time at number ten, selling 26,000 album-equivalent units in the week ending of August 26. He also criticized the casting and made it clear he wasn't happy with the actor who portrayed him in the production. While she publicly downplayed their fresh relationship as platonic, Dash later told MTV that they had seriously discussed getting married. Like so many who die young, Aaliyah is forever frozen in time youthful, beautiful and left with dreams unfulfilled. She had finished filming the music video for her hit song 'Rock the Boat' "It's an unfortunate closure but I needed to hear she didn't want to get on that plane; I needed to know that. Nobody heeded Morales warning that the plane was overloaded, leading to Aaliyahs death. WebAt a 2003 inquest, a pathologist testified that Aaliyah was killed from severe burns and head trauma, all of which pushed her into such a state of shock that recovery would have been impossible. While DMX made his mark as one of hip-hops most recognizable names for his rap artistry and as an actor, the rapper was personally stifled by his legal battles -- was repeatedly arrested and jailed within a decade and drug addiction. ", (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THROW YOUR HANDS UP"). Raised in Detroit, Michigan, the young singer competed unsuccessfully on the television program Star Search at age 11. Her given name is derived from the Arabic Ali, which translated to highest or most exalted one. Aaliyah was naturally drawn to performing, which her vocalist mother, Diane, wisely noted by enrolling her in voice lessons as a child. Twenty years ago today, on August 25, 2001, a small Cessna plane crashed. Soul singer Gladys Knight was her aunt through marriage, as she was the wife of Aaliyah's uncle, Barry Hankerson. Dash also shares sons with his former girlfriends Linda Williams and Cindy Morales. He was 50 years old. Aaliyah "We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In a 1997 interview with Inside Edition, Aaliyah denied she and Kelly were married, though it's believed they did legally marry and their union was annulled within months. One of those passengers was the singer's security guard. Aaliyah performing at The Forum in Inglewood, California, in 1997 in a strappy bikini top with a vinyl coat and baggy pants. You have something like trap soul now, or trap R&B, or even rappers who just sing over hip hop and electronic beats, Iandoli said. She then traveled to the Abaco Islands with her production crew to finish the video. In the wake of her passing, Aaliyah's name was attached to a number of fashion brands, one of which, unfortunately, caused controversy. On August 25, 2001, 22-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah died along with eight others when the private plane she had chartered to Miami crashed in the Bahamas. 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. In a tweet addressed to Aaliyah's "loyal fans," her team confirmed "that communication has commenced between the estate and various record labels about the status of Aaliyah's music catalog, as well as its availability on streaming platforms in the near future." A later unearthed marriage certificate listed the then 15-year-old as 18. They took her out of the van; she didnt even know she was getting boarded on a plane, Russellrecounts in the book. Her next soundtrack effort, "Are You That Somebody?" All eight passengers including the pilot were killed on board. Aaliyah gained even more recognition in 1997 when she recorded "Journey to the Past," the Academy Award-nominated theme song to the animated feature Anastasia. In a separate statement, White Plains Hospital extended its "deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Simmons, as well as his friends and legions of fans who expressed their unwavering support during this difficult time. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. At the height of her stardom, a fatal plane crash ended her life. Though Aaliyah saw a lot of success while she was alive, much of her impact on the music scene and beyond was actually made after her death meaning she sadly never got to see it. In an Instagram post, his team said he apologized for the canceled shows and thanked his fans for the continued support. The lifesize figure was modelled on Aaliyah's iconic "Try Again" outfit and makeup. Raju posited that Aaliyah had endured such physical shock that she wouldve likely died even if she survived the crash. Haughton dealt with the media promotion: "We wanted to create a line where the minimalism is there. On Aug. 24, Aaliyah and the crew awoke before dawn to film scenes. 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. Per ABC News, one of the biggest happened in Detroit (her hometown) where hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respects. 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. In one of his final interview, DMX fought back tears while speaking with UPROXX, opening up about overcoming a difficult childhood. But that's not the only time Aaliyah's story has been accused of being exploited. 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. One of the most tragic parts of Aaliyah's life was how short it was cut suddenly and in a horrific way. Subsequently her parents had it annulled the following year. The film debuted at number one and was dedicated to Aaliyah. Pathologists would later confirm that the singer died from severe burns and a blow to the head. Despite the R&B label,Aaliyah was unique and didn't fit any genre. The disgraced musician R. Kelly also briefly married her when she was underage. The multiplatinum-selling album was anchored by several hits including Ruff Ryders Anthem, Get At Me Dog, Stop Being Greedy and How Its Goin Down., He followed up with four straight chart-topping albums including And Then There Was X, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, The Great Depression and Grand Champ.. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Aaliyah and co-star Jet Li at the premiere of "Romeo Must Die" in 2000. 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. She was a sweet, sweet girl. After almost 20 years of blocking access to her music, Hankerson reluctantly reached a distribution deal with EMPIRE and Spotify wasted no time announcing a slow rollout of her music starting August 20, 2021 (per Harper's Bazaar). Kelly was accused in court of allegedly obtaining a fake ID for Aaliyah that claimed she was 18 (viaThe New York Times) and has also been accused of sexual assault against multiple others. An inquest heard the singer had suffered 'severe burns and a blow to the head' as the result of a fatal plane crash. The main reason behind her death was a plane crash. "You always have to deal with people who are jealous, but there were so few it didn't even matter," she said while sharing her experience with bullies before finding fame. Its an unfortunate closure, but I needed to hear she didnt want to get on that plane; I needed to know that, Iandoloni told The Daily Beast. Aaliyah died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Her fathers work in the warehouse business led the Haughtons to Detroit, Michigan, where Aaliyah attended a Catholic school named Gesu Elementary with her older brother Rashad. R Kelly's brother Carey confirmed that the pair had married when she was 15. Despite having such a short musical life, Aaliyah produced a number of hit songs. She was cast in a stage play adaptation of Annie in first grade. But for those who admire Aaliyah, Wednesday is about celebrating the woman known to friends, family and her audience as Baby Girl.. He died in November 2012 at the age of 61, eleven years after his daughter. He added, that "even with the pain [he] felt" following her tragic death, he "would do it all over again.". Why did you want to get on that plane so badly? WebMichael Mark Haughton was the father of Aaliyah and Rashad Haughton, He was born on January 10, 1951. The tragic passing of DMX led many on social media to invoke the memory of Aaliyah and the special friendship the two icons had. Her uncle Barry Hankerson was an entertainment lawyer formerly married to soul singer Gladys Knight. According to trial testimony, the pair married when she was 15 using fraudulent ID for the teen. He also revealed that had she survived the crash which she might have predicted her chances of survival were low. "I remember when Aaliyah passed away, I was really upset," Iandoli said toThe Daily Beast. He was raised in nearby Yonkers and endured a difficult childhood, including suffering beatings at the hands of his mother, according to reports. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He welcomed his fifth child, his first with his fiance Raquel Horn, in November 2020, confirming the news on Instagram. She would walk into a room, and you would feel her light. In 2003, they reached an undisclosed settlement (viaBillboard), though, of course, no amount of money could ever bring the star back. [21], On February 10, 2002, at the Hollywood Black Film Festival's closing night, Haughton accepted the Inspirational Spirit Award given to Aaliyah posthumously for her lifetime of excellence in entertainment. A father of 15, his longstanding battle with addiction has been well documented. The team member then handed Aaliyah a pill, Russel claims, which she took before falling "into a deep sleep". In addition to appearing in the 2000 movie "Romeo Must Die"and 2002's "Queen of the Damned,"CR reported she was offered a role in the 2001 movie Get Over It which eventually went to Zoe Saldana. "When you start talking about control, weight doesn't matter so much, although it makes it harder to fly Control is based on where the weight is placed." WebOn October 27, 2001, Aaliyah was scheduled to perform a duet with Seal at Breathe, a benefit concert for breast cancer treatment and research. But in her upcoming book, Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, music journalist Kathy Iandoli believes she's finally uncovered the truth. Every time I was around her I felt it was the place to be," Dash said. Aaliyah also never got to see her acting career blossom in the way it could have. The duration of the flight would only have been an hour long as it was such a short Billboard 200, but the first single, We Need a Resolution, peaked at 59 and early high album sales began to wane. Reflecting on her life, Sean 'P Diddy' Combs told TRL: "She was one of those individuals that would light up a room. 2023 Cable News Network. Aaliyah met Kelly though Barry Hankerson, her uncle and his manager. Hundreds of supporters and family members held a vigil outside the hospital earlier this week. I dont know if her fans know that about her.. Disturbing Details Discovered In Aaliyah's Autopsy Report. "She always greeted you with a smile. At 22, she was ahead of her time, and with a fervent fanbase, the singer was emerging as an authentic artist. DMX was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on Dec. 18, 1970. Aaliyah and six of the eight others on board were killed instantly. Writer Iandoli said the singer deserves acclaim, given her influence on the industry and ability to comfortably blend musical genres. Russell's mother was Aaliyahs driver during her time on the island and he said he spoke with the star on their way to the airport. 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." In addition, Marsh Harbor airport employees claimed that they along with the pilot, Luis Morales complained about the excess weight but were ignored. HARRIS: I think there's a newfound respect for her. However, the Editor-in-chief at the time, Col Allan, disagreed and claimed Dreher "had a right to express an opinion.". Here is all you want to know, and more! But there seemed to be hope for streaming Aaliyah's music in August 2020 when a message was posted to her official Twitter account, which is managed by her estate, offered fans hope. FADEL: That's Aisha Harris, the host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. The singer and actress was 22 years old when the plane she was traveling on crashed soon after takeoff from the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, killing her and eight others aboard. He died at White Plains DMX pleaded guilty in 2004 after heposed as an undercover federal agent and crashed his SUV through a security gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport. As well as not being able to live up to her potential off-screen, Aaliyah tragically never got to see some of her biggest career dreams come true. How high would her star have risen? UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: A breaking story out of the Bahamas tonight. Though it was a short and eventful life, Harris says her talent endures. However, on Aug. 25, 2001, she wrapped a music video with director Hype Williams in the Bahamas Abaco Islands and her team was eager to return to Florida. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones. Her uncle managed to have Aaliyah perform alongside Gladys Knight for five nights in Las Vegas when she was 12 and signed her to his Blackground Records label in 1991, according to The Independent. With "Romeo Must Die" and "Queen of the Damned" under her belt, a four-day video shoot in the Bahamas for "Rock the Boat" was complete. That sort of tough girl, sweet girl mix.. "That's what made the transition to the second album very difficult. Her Anastasia theme song received an Oscar nomination. [3][4] He and his younger sister Aaliyah (1979-2001) were born 17 months apart. August 25 is a tough day every year for celebrity stylist Derek Lee. A groundbreaking R&B singer, Aaliyah had grown up determined to be a star and took voice lessons and auditioned for television shows as a child. Her tragic death, coming hours after she completed filming the music video for her single Rock the Boat in which she floats in the ocean like an ethereal angel, left fans grief-stricken. The music world went into mourning after DMXs death at the age of 50 was announced Friday. That wasn't listed as cause of death though. At that age, Aaliyah left this beautiful world. [Aaliyah was] brought up in the old school. Indeed, she had just released her third album, Aaliyah, weeks before her passing. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.". DMX. "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. An autopsy report concluded that her survival was unthinkable" on account of the extensive burns and major head trauma she suffered. Last year, DMXfaced off against Snoop Doggin a Verzuz battle, which drew more than 500,000 viewers. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart After Vinyl Release", "Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40, 17 September 2021 to 23 September 2021", "Aaliyah Album Commercial (2021) - "It's Been A Long Time", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rashad_Haughton&oldid=1113416352, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 October 2022, at 10:44. [22] On February 23, 2002, Haughton accepted the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist on Aaliyah's behalf. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Rapper DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died a week after suffering what his family said was a "catastrophic heart attack." The album garnered favorable reviews and sold two million copies. 2 on the Billboard album chart. She had starred in the 2000 action film Romeo Must Die and was scheduled for a role in one of The Matrix sequels. a seeming battle over her legacy within her family, trial on federal charges of racketeering and violating the Mann Act, an anti-sex trafficking law. Did you encounter any technical issues? Sadly for Aaliyah and her closest friends and family, she wasn't even able to be laid to rest in peace. She deserved better. Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. Rashad Haughton)", "JANET, MISSY, OTHERS HONOR AALIYAH DURING VMAS; JACKSON READS LETTER SUBMITTED TO MTV.COM BY FAN; AALIYAH'S BROTHER THANKS FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES WHO OFFERED CONDOLENCES", "Aaliyah's brother onstage at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards", "Third Eye Blind, Seal, Liz Phair Rock For Breathe Breast Cancer Benefit", "FOURTH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL", "Rashad Haughton, brother of singer Aaliyah, accepts the award for Outstanding Female Artist on behalf of his late sister at the 33rd NAACP Image Awards at the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, February 23", "We Just Caught a First-Look at the MAC x Aaliyah Makeup Collection", "Why Aaliyah for M.A.C. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Only her debut album, 1994's "Age is Nothing But A Number," is available on big streaming sites like Spotify and Apple Music. Kelly went on to become her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album went on to see great success, too. The cause of death is listed as a lung injury, with contributing factors of weight loss, malnutrition, and poor living conditions, Xenia police said. What was Aaliyah's cause of death? Aaliyah's self-titled third album was released in July 2001 and initially reached number two on the Billboard Top 200. Subsequently her parents had it annulled the following year. Instead, Haughton presented the $41,000 check and introduced a tribute performance to Aaliyah by Seal. His distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes quickly made him one of raps biggest stars. Much of her award show success also came posthumously. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Earl Simmons passed away peacefully with family present after suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest.". She also performed the song for the Oscar telecast in 1998. He passed away in 2012 from cancer and was buried alongside his daughter. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! The pathologist testified to something altogether different. The rapper would later open Aaliyahs tribute music video, Miss You, alongside her other friends and collaborators, including Missy Elliott, Lil Kim and Queen Latifah, after Aaliyahs 2001 death in a plane crash at age 22. "In learning that she did not want to get on the plane, for someone like myself and so many other people, I think that's closure for us. "She went on the airplane asleep.. You can re-create those archive looks from videos and film, but at the same time, mix, match, experiment, and imagine what Aaliyahs style would look and feel like in 2018 and the future [] My sisters fans are so lovely and respectful [] if they see something that is not approved by [the family], they attack it. Some of those closest to Aaliyah believe the star and her legacy have been exploited following her death. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. The awards were presented just 12 days after Aaliyah's death, on September 6, and originally she was booked as one of its presenters. Richman would not confirm previous reports that an overdose may have contributed to his heart attack. She was set to appear in "The Matrix" franchise and, per MTV News, had already shot scenes for the 2003 sequel, "The Matrix Reloaded.".