The groundbreaking project was the last album she'd release before her death in 2001.

Missy Elliott, who curated the tribute and was close to Aaliyah, helped anchor the night emotionally as it bounced from ...

The dearly departed Aaliyah released her final studio album 25 years ago. Looking back at her entire catalog, is it her best ...

How Mýa, Chlöe, Normani, Ryan Destiny, and Sevyn Streeter referenced Aaliyah's iconic style for the Essence Festival tribute.

Missy Elliott leads a family-approved celebration of Aaliyah's legacy during Essence Fest's emotional 2026 closing night in New Orleans.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Nearly a quarter-century after her passing, Aaliyah is back on the ...

Learn about the enduring legacy of Aaliyah, from her rise to fame in R&B to the tragic events that marked her short but ...

Far more people stepped onstage Sunday than on Essence’s first two nights. Here's music writer Keith Spera's review.

Aaliyah was unstoppable — until all the voices on her posthumous record were men. The highly anticipated album “Unstoppable” is set to be released this month nearly 21 years after her death. But fans ...

She’s a Barbie girl. Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring ...