On Aug. 25, 2001, raised-in-Detroit R&B superstar Aaliyah tragically died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. She was only 22, but already ascending at a rapid pace. Her third album was released to much acclaim, and she had landed acting roles in a number of upcoming films, including the massive The Matrix series. Even Beyoncé was a fan, fangirling over her at an MTV red carpet event the year before. It hurt to see the light of one of Detroit's own extinguished so soon.
Official message from the Estate of Aaliyah Haughton. Thank you for your continued love and support! 🙏
— Aaliyah (@AaliyahHaughton) August 25, 2020
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