On Aug. 25, 2001, the world lost iconic R&B singer, actress and model Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash while flying from the Bahamas to Florida. She was 22. At just 15 years old, Aaliyah scored the ...

Today, Aaliyah’s influence is everywhere, especially in the music of women who prioritize vibe, vulnerability, and authenticity over vocal excess. You can hear her DNA in modern R&B’s moody ...

Investigations later revealed that the chartered plane she was on was overloaded by 700 lbs. It's been 24 years since Aaliyah died, but her impact on R&B music remains timeless. Born Aaliyah Dana ...

As someone who has seen her fair share of biopics recently, I warned myself to keep an open mind when watching Lifetime’s Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B. Considering that I had already written about it ...