[26][27][28], In August 2021, it was reported that the One in a Million album and Aaliyah's other recorded work with Blackground (since rebranded as Blackground Records 2.0) would be re-released on physical, digital, and streaming services in a deal between the record label and Empire Distribution. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979, was a singer, dancer, model, and style icon who was well on her way to becoming a card-carrying triple threat. Aaliyah cut ties with Kelly after the accusations of illegal marriage. ", (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THROW YOUR HANDS UP"). A later unearthed marriage certificate listed the then 15-year-old as 18. Her time was coming; [she] was just about to explode.. "So they would try and change her style.". The team member then handed Aaliyah a pill, Russel claims, which she took before falling "into a deep sleep". On November 17, 2003, pathologist Dr. Giovander Raju stated at the corner's inquest that the "One in a Million" singer died of severe burns and a blow to the head. Investigators believe Aaliyah died instantly in the crash. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesFans watching R&B singer Aaliyahs funeral procession towards St. Ignatius Loyola Church. "That makes me feel a little better, but not much. Sadly for Aaliyah and her closest friends and family, she wasn't even able to be laid to rest in peace. The duration of the flight would only have been an hour long as it was such a short In a video posted to Instagram in July 2020, he accused the president of eOne's unscripted television department of "trying to exploit [his] story with Aaliyah for [Lifetime]." Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. He said: It don't get no truer than that.. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, the young singer competed unsuccessfully on the television program Star Search at age 11. Rashad Hasan Haughton (born August 6, 1977) is an American writer, film director and screenwriter. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. At the height of her stardom, a fatal plane crash ended her life. Though it's difficult to believe now that anyone didn't want to work with Aaliyah, there was actually a time when the star was struggling to find producers to collaborate with. 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. Hundreds of supporters and family members held a vigil outside the hospital earlier this week. 2 on the Billboard album chart. He died at White Plains "The person who I thought had the most common sense in the world had [the] common sense to not get on the plane. A Warner Bros. 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). The rapper suffered a heart attack on April 2 and has been on life support for the past few days prior to his passing. Before its release, Haughton was called in to re-dub several of his sister's lines during the post-production ADR process.[10][11][12]. Aaliyah wearing a yellow zebra-print Roberto Cavalli gown as she won Best Female Video and Best Video from a Film at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000 for "Try Again.". Aaliyah arriving at MTV's 20th anniversary event in 2001. NASSAU, Bahamas (CNN) -- The small aircraft that crashed last weekend on the island of Abaco, killing singer Aaliyah and eight others, was overloaded by hundreds of pounds, officials said Thursday. He died in November 2012 at the age of 61, eleven years after his daughter. 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. In 2016, The Wrap reported that a clothing line featuring images of the late star was hit with a copyright lawsuit from a photographer who claimed his photo was used on an item without their permission. 1 on the R&B charts, was a pop crossover hit, and earned Aaliyah her first Grammy Award nomination. She should still be here, and I think that's the saddest part about it. The Tragic Story Of Aaliyahs Death And The Plane Crash That Killed Her. Those people are invisible to me,"she said. First responders helpedbring DMX back to lifeafter he was found unresponsive in a hotel parking lot in Yonkers in 2016. [7][8], In 2000, Haughton wrote and directed The Mim Rose. 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 the clip, he could be heard shouting, "You think you're going to f**king exploit me when it comes to Aaliyah?" According to trial testimony, the pair married when she was 15 using fraudulent ID for the teen. The last day, Saturday, was one of the best Ive had in this business. And I think now we're seeing a lot of people really begin to trace those influences that Aaliyah had back then onto what we're seeing now. Along with the MAC collection, MAC and i-D Magazine partnered up to release a short film titled "A-Z of Aaliyah" which coincided with the launch. 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. The news of her death was a blow, Gladys Knight told Rosie magazine in February 2002, according to People. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. WebMichael Mark Haughton was the father of Aaliyah and Rashad Haughton, He was born on January 10, 1951. The family said they would share information on memorial services for him once the details are finalized. "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. The National Transportation Safety Board later reported that witnesses saw the plane lift off the runway and climb to less than 100 feet before nosediving and crashing in a marsh just past the end of the runway. Dash went on to marry fashion designer Rachel Roy in 2005 and the two share two children together, but split in 2009 (via Daily News). In 2010, he was sentenced to a year in prison for violating terms of his probation. He said: It don't get no truer than that.. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. The next day, she filmed aboard a boat with several dancers. 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. 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. "It was like something was going down in history every time I was with her. 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 TALENTED singer Aaliyah had a future of musical success before her life was tragically cut short. Aaliyah performing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 26, 2000. An inquest heard the singer had suffered 'severe burns and a blow to the head' as the result of a fatal plane crash. As it turns out, Aaliyah even had musical legends in her family. FADEL: That's Aisha Harris, the host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. Aaliyah died in a horrifically tragic way Shutterstock One of the most tragic parts of Aaliyah's life was how short it was cut suddenly and in a horrific way. The 50-year-old rapper was in grave condition after suffering a heart attack at his home in New York, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "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." Aaliyah Haughtons life was tragically cut short 20 years ago, but the Princess of R&B is still on top of music charts, headlines, and hearts, today. Last year, DMXfaced off against Snoop Doggin a Verzuz battle, which drew more than 500,000 viewers. The cause of death is listed as a lung injury, with contributing factors of weight loss, malnutrition, and poor living conditions, Xenia police said. Discovery Company. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Meanwhile, outpourings of love and support from the music and entertainment worlds have been flowing in since news of his hospitalization broke -- and more flooded social media feeds Friday upon news of his death. DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs Ruff Ryders Anthem and Party Up (Up in Here) and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and What! as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement his family released Friday. The ceremony also saw 22 white doves released in tribute to her. Aaliyah met Kelly though Barry Hankerson, her uncle and his manager. She was 22 years old. At the time of Aaliyahs death, she was dating Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dame Dash. Along with his musical career, DMX paved his way as an actor. Warner Bros. PicturesJet Li and Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die (2000). He welcomed his fifth child, his first with his fiance Raquel Horn, in November 2020, confirming the news on Instagram. Later that year, tabloid reports surfaced claiming that the sultry teen singer had married the 27-year-old Kelly, but Aaliyah denied the union and the marriage was reportedly annulled. Aaliyah died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001. Despite having such a short musical life, Aaliyah produced a number of hit songs. He was the husband of Diane Haughton. AISHA HARRIS, BYLINE: And that album and the song, the title song, have been pretty much considered at this point to be sort of a harbinger for all of the R&B sounds that we would get after that and today. The two are believed to have gotten legally married when she was only 15 and he was 27 after meeting when Aaliyah was just 12 years old. Aaliyah was released on July 7. [17][18][19][20], On October 27, 2001, Aaliyah was scheduled to perform a duet with Seal at Breathe, a benefit concert for breast cancer treatment and research. The album went on to see great success, too. He passed away in 2012 from cancer and was buried alongside his daughter. "[24][25], On August 21, 2019, the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas revealed a wax figure of Aaliyah. PerCNN, a Bahamian Civil Aviation Department report determined that several factors played into the accident. He gave a group of Philadelphia men advice during a surpriseappearance at a homeless support group meetingin 2017, and helped a Maine family with itsback-to-school purchasessome years later. And by the summer of 2001, Aaliyah was busy promoting her third and self-titled album. "We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. The video was directed by Daniel Pearl. The R&B singer tragically die Michael Haughton died from Kidney Disease. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It burst into flames shortly after takeoff from the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. DMX!" Following her controversial relationship with R. Kelly, it seems Aaliyah was almost about to get her happy ending with record executive Damon Dash. She was a mystery when she was here and in her absence shes a mystery, said Kathy Iandoli, author of the new book Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah. Now shes an even bigger mystery and people love a mystery.. John Frank, the executive director of the Cessna Pilots Association, said the way Aaliyah's team distributed the extra weight was problematic. 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." Much of her award show success also came posthumously. She would have been 43 years old this year. However, the Editor-in-chief at the time, Col Allan, disagreed and claimed Dreher "had a right to express an opinion.". 2023 Cable News Network. The film debuted at number one and was dedicated to Aaliyah. She was 22 years old at the time of her death. In an Instagram post, his team said he apologized for the canceled shows and thanked his fans for the continued support. Those four days were very beautiful for everyone, he told MTV. She had finished filming the music video for her hit song 'Rock the Boat' She died on August 25, 2001, in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas. 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. At 22, she was ahead of her time, and with a fervent fanbase, the singer was emerging as an authentic artist. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The shoot was largely pleasant, with tropical locations and renowned music video director Hype Williams at the helm. "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. How did he die? She also earned a Grammy nomination for one of its singles, "Try Again.". He then recalled a time she made her beliefs very clear during an incident on the set of her 2000 movie "Romeo Must Die." Aaliyah cut ties with Kelly after the accusations of illegal marriage. She then traveled to the Abaco Islands with her production crew to finish the video. The rapper said he suffered from asthma. Though she went on to be one of the most adored stars in the world, Aaliyah had to deal with bullies growing up. It looks like fans will have to watch this space when it comes to finally being able to listen to the star's full albums on-demand. King, who worked on Aaliyahs very successful sophomore album One in a Million, told CNN the singer was in full control of her image and her art. Why did you want to get on that plane so badly? In the wake of her passing, Aaliyah's name was attached to a number of fashion brands, one of which, unfortunately, caused controversy. The beloved singer and dancer inspired many notable entertainers, including Usher, Beyonc, and Rihanna. That trademark raspy delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and What! as an ad-lib in his music. That wasn't listed as cause of death though. Aaliyah performing at The Forum in Inglewood, California, in 1997 in a strappy bikini top with a vinyl coat and baggy pants. In addition, Morales was charged with crack cocaine possession in Broward County, Florida, the previous month and wasn't authorized to fly the plane, perFederal Aviation Administration records. One of those passengers was the singer's security guard. 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. She had these incredible, graceful qualities as a person. The Chicago-Sun Times reported that the marriage was annulled the following year when Aaliyahs family learned of it. "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. "Aaliyah was, like, the sacrificial lamb for all that because she didn't deserve none of that. She had some swag, she had a fan base and she touched people as well. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! The Cessna 402 crashed shortly after takeoff. Aaliyah at the 2001 Essence Awards in New York City. AALIYAH didn't want to get on the doomed plane that crashed and caused her death but she was carried on board unconscious after being given a sedative, a book The main reason behind her death was a plane crash. Aaliyah One of the most tragic parts of Aaliyah's life was how short it was cut suddenly and in a horrific way. They were all part of rap crews, too: DMX fronted the Ruff Ryders collective, which helped launch the careers of Grammy winners Eve andSwizz Beatz. The disgraced musician R. Kelly also briefly married her when she was underage. Immediately following her death, vigils were held across the country for the late star. A staff writer for All Thats Interesting, Marco Margaritoff has also published work at outlets including People, VICE, and Complex, covering everything from film to finance to technology. 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. According to her cousin Jomo Hankerson, Aaliyah was "villainized" for their relationship. DMX released seven albums, earned three Grammy nominations and was named favorite rap/hip-hop artist at the 2000 American Music Awards over the course of his storied musical career. "She never wanted to look too far away from achievable for any girl on the street," said Aaliyah's stylist, Derek Lee. She was still strapped into her seat and slumped over to her left. 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. On Aug. 25, 2001, a small plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from an island in the Bahamas. That's what Detroiters and Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. "She always greeted you with a smile. "The story kept saying that she was adamant about getting on the plane. 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. Never heard of anything with regard to heart attack, except hearing that it was indicated on the autopsy that mentioned she "had a weak heart." Her team was eager to get to Miami that night and boarded an Opa-Locka, Florida-bound Cessna 402 at 6:50 p.m. at Marsh Harbour Airport. "I remember when Aaliyah passed away, I was really upset," Iandoli said toThe Daily Beast. 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. Given how many artists have tried to emulate Aaliyah, often without given her proper credit, King said, hes not surprised that a new generation of fans have gravitated to her music and want to know more about the singer. [9], In February 2002, Queen of the Damned, a film which starred Aaliyah as Queen Akasha, was released. I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Read on for all the details. DMXarrived on the rap scenearound the same time as Jay-Z, Ja Rule and others who dominated the charts and emerged as platinum-selling acts. The awards were presented just 12 days after Aaliyah's death, on September 6, and originally she was booked as one of its presenters. All rights reserved, had been on life support at a hospital in White Plains. Aaliyah at the premiere of the 1998 film, Mercury Rising.. It was reported that the late singer experienced mean girls in middle school and shared some advice on how she dealt with the hateful comments. 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. Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. But in her upcoming book, Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, music journalist Kathy Iandoli believes she's finally uncovered the truth. However, after her death, Los Angeles Times reported that sales spiked 595%, and the album eventually hit the top spot. She also performed the song for the Oscar telecast in 1998. As well as making waves in the music world, her acting career was just getting off the ground and she had big things in the works before her death. But for those who admire Aaliyah, Wednesday is about celebrating the woman known to friends, family and her audience as Baby Girl.. View our online Press Pack. He also revealed that had she survived the crash which she might have predicted her chances of survival were low. Shed hug everyone, and she meant it.. Gladys Knight was her aunt through marriage, Aaliyah's controversial relationship with R&B singer R. Kelly, accused of sexual assault against multiple others, Damon Dash, accused Kelly of abusing the singer. Raju posited that Aaliyah had endured such physical shock that she wouldve likely died even if she survived the crash. Aaliyah met Kelly though Barry Hankerson, her uncle and his manager. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. In 1994, at the age of 15, Aaliyah catapulted onto the R&B charts herself with her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing But a Number. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. It's thought Puffy (aka Diddy) potentially had plans to work on the album, which fell through. Aaliyah during Urban Aid benefit concert in New York City. The Hollywood Reporter claimed that "One In A Million" had sold 8 million copies worldwide as of August 2011, and was certified double platinum in 1997 (per RIAA). R Kelly's brother Carey confirmed that the pair had married when she was 15. At the time of Aaliyahs death in a plane crash, the 22-year-old was busier than ever before and living her pop star dreams. Back then, she was a multiplatinum recording artist just embarking on an acting career. "The fact that she was so adamant, staying in the cab, refusing these are things we never knew.". Pathologists would later confirm that the singer died from severe burns and a blow to the head. The 22-year-old, complaining she had a headache, then climbed back into the taxi van and laid down on the back seat for a quick nap. NBC New York's Phil Lipof reports. Rock Icon KISS Is Saying Goodbye (For Real), sultry teen singer had married the 27-year-old Kelly, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Aaliyah, Birth Year: 1979, Birth date: January 16, 1979, Birth State: New York, Birth City: New York, Birth Country: United States.