September 7th, 2000 - MTV VMA's
This is one of very few images of Aaliyah with boyfriend Damon Dash at this very event. Unbeknownst to everyone, this would also be the last MTV VMA's she would attend, with the next years VMA's having a memorial tribute for her (in 2001) after her untimely passing.
Music Video “Try Again” wins “Best Female Video” AND “Best video from a Film” at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards {September 7, 2000}
Best Acceptance Speech: Aaliyah, who brought her brother up to the stage to help her bring home her Best Female Video Award. Speaking with charm and grace, she closed her speech by dedicating her award to her grandfather and the memory of her grandmother. - Highlights of MTV VMA 2000 (ABC News)
Source of Acceptance Speech from @AaliyahAlways Tumblr.
