In 2020, the star's former hairstylist and makeup artist Eric Ferrell revealed that the late star was outspoken about her views and wasn't afraid to stand up for her beliefs. That's what Detroiters and He died in November 2012 at the age of 61, eleven years after his daughter. We will bring down anybody who tells us how to mourn our own." 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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "[24][25], On August 21, 2019, the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas revealed a wax figure of Aaliyah. Good girl. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. The R&B singer tragically died nearly 21 years ago on 25 August 2001 at the age of 22 alongside eight others after a plane destined for Miami crashed less than a minute after take-off in the Bahamas. The second Aaliyahs plane crash occurred, the fuselage burst into flames, killing all aboard. Why the aircraft was cleared to take off in the first place has largely remained a mystery since the devastating crash almost two decades ago. In the 2020 documentary "Surviving R Kelly Part II: The Reckoning," Aaliyah's boyfriend at the time of her death, Damon Dash, accused Kelly of abusing the singer. It was also reported (via Urbo) that traces of cocaine and alcohol were found in the body of the late pilot and he was not licensed to fly that particular model of aircraft. For one, the Cessna 402B plane's weight exceeded the limit by approximately 805 pounds even without including the weight of the nine passengers, which included a 300-pound bodyguard. Nobody heeded Morales warning that the plane was overloaded, leading to Aaliyahs death. Signed to his label at 12 years of age, she released her debut at 15 and became a star. The tragic passing of DMX led many on social media to invoke the memory of Aaliyah and the special friendship the two icons had. Aaliyahs Greatest Looks: Remembering How did he die? How high would her star have risen? At the time of Aaliyahs death, she was dating Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dame Dash. He claimed he believed Aaliyah would have not have supported the Trump administration and revealed how she stood up against injustice, particularly aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. There have been years of contention about Aaliyah's music being available on-demand, and, as of April 2021, it's still not possible to stream the albums "One in a Million," "Aaliyah," or her posthumous release, "I Care 4 U." On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He reportedly spent his final moments worrying about Aaliyah's condition, first responders later said. Despite having such a short musical life, Aaliyah produced a number of hit songs. Hundreds of supporters and family members held a vigil outside the hospital earlier this week. Best Known For: Signed to a recording contract at the age of 12, Aaliyah became an overnight R&B sensation.