WeHeartAaliyah

“What I cherish most about her was just the positive energy that she took with her. Every single word, every place that she went, whether on tour with their friends or her makeup artists. It’s emotional, but I laugh. If you could laugh, you could make it through anything. All these challenges that the world is experiencing right now. This doll represents just play, just have fun. Be with your family and imagine.” - Vanity Fair (2025)

“I do often talk to her in times of trouble, or when I'm really missing her. I talk to her in my heart, in my mind, in my dreams”

“One thing he would say, if given the opportunity to speak to her now, is "I love you, and I'm so proud of you, and let's enjoy this together. I know you're smiling. And let's hold this doll. Let's share it with everyone, let's listen to 'One in a Million' and listen to all the fans and their reactions. I love you so much.”

“Her voice is so angelic. One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard, still to this day, Her presence comes through in her music. Her presence comes through in these collaborations that we do.”

Never seen before outtakes of Aaliyah for USA Today photographed by, Robert Deutsch (05.09. 2001)

Finally 21. I’ll keep it short and sweet, thank you Aaliyah for creating a masterpiece that continues to speak to me and resonate to this day. Yes Babygirl, we really did feel you on this one ✨ s/o to the amazing producers and songwriters who all contributed to the illustriousness that is ‘ΛΛLIYΛH’. You all deserve your flowers 💐

Babygirl, you deserve the highest praise for everything you accomplished within your career, ESPECIALLY with this album. Your baby. The one you were most proud of. The one that carried your name. The Highest, Most Exalted One…The Best. A true testament to your genius 🌹

Thank you for 21 years of greatness.

aaliyah in paris, france for MTV Diary (2001)

aaliyah went off to paris to do press for her self-titled album, which sadly happens to be her last album. while doing press in paris, she filmed an MTV Diary episode (now available on YouTube) showcasing her press run and her amazing, angelic personality. aaliyah was a talent, she is truly missed.