Aaliyah’s untimely death left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Despite her short career, she achieved an iconic status in hip-hop, and her influence continues to resonate. This year, ...

Aaliyah was unstoppable — until all the voices on her posthumous record were men. The highly anticipated album “Unstoppable” is set to be released this month nearly 21 years after her death. But fans ...

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Twenty years after multiplatinum R&B singer Aaliyah’s untimely death, her music is finally being released on streaming services — without the blessing of her estate. Although the “Ultimate Aaliyah” ...