Name Drop: 10 Aaliyah Song References You May Or May Not Know

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One in a Million... - As we honor the legacy of the late Aaliyah, we recognize her list of accomplishments and contributions to music have been endless. She's inspired a generation of artists and created a sound like no other. But did you know these 10 songs with baby girl references? Check out the list and share your favorites. (Photo: Rose Prouser REUTERS /Landov)

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One in a Million... - As we honor the legacy of the late Aaliyah, we recognize her list of accomplishments and contributions to music have been endless. She's inspired a generation of artists and created a sound like no other. But did you know these 10 songs with baby girl references? Check out the list and share your favorites. (Photo: Rose Prouser REUTERS /Landov)

'Should I Go' - It's no secret that Brandy and Aaliyah were friends, but did you know B Rocka payed tribute to the R&B star on the nostalgic "Shoud I Go," off of the critically acclaimed Afrodisiac album. In the song, Brandy reflects, "This industry was more like a different world / When it was just me, Monica, and baby girl Aaliyah / I never got to tell you how much you meant / I wish you and me both was sittin' here workin' with Tim." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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'Should I Go' - It's no secret that Brandy and Aaliyah were friends, but did you know B Rocka payed tribute to the R&B star on the nostalgic "Shoud I Go," off of the critically acclaimed Afrodisiac album. In the song, Brandy reflects, "This industry was more like a different world / When it was just me, Monica, and baby girl Aaliyah / I never got to tell you how much you meant / I wish you and me both was sittin' here workin' with Tim." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

'It Won't Stop,' Featuring Chris Brown - Newcomer Sevyn Streeter has only been setting the game on fire for a little bit, but she's already showing her respect for the greats. In her 2013 summer hit, "It Won't Stop," with CB, Sevyn penned the catchy," You rockin' my body, rock the boat, Aaliyah, don't it sound familiar" on the second verse. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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'It Won't Stop,' Featuring Chris Brown - Newcomer Sevyn Streeter has only been setting the game on fire for a little bit, but she's already showing her respect for the greats. In her 2013 summer hit, "It Won't Stop," with CB, Sevyn penned the catchy," You rockin' my body, rock the boat, Aaliyah, don't it sound familiar" on the second verse. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

'Why?' - Jadakiss had everybody scratching their heads in agreement with the inquisitive "Why?," from his 2004 Kiss of Death album, exposing all of the industry evils, societal norms and asking all the questions many of us wanted the answers to. One of the big questions surrounded the untimely death of the late R&B superstar. On the track, Jada asks, "Why Aaliyah had to take that flight?" (Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/Getty Images)

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'Why?' - Jadakiss had everybody scratching their heads in agreement with the inquisitive "Why?," from his 2004 Kiss of Death album, exposing all of the industry evils, societal norms and asking all the questions many of us wanted the answers to. One of the big questions surrounded the untimely death of the late R&B superstar. On the track, Jada asks, "Why Aaliyah had to take that flight?" (Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/Getty Images)

'Bad Mamma Jamma' - We know what you're thinking, and yes, even the Ill NaNa had to take a moment to shout out Aaliyah. If you remember, on the infectious "Bad Mama Jamma," which featured Sisqo, Foxy spits, "Rhyme deep in footwear, via Spiga / Like Aaliyah, one in a million." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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'Bad Mamma Jamma' - We know what you're thinking, and yes, even the Ill NaNa had to take a moment to shout out Aaliyah. If you remember, on the infectious "Bad Mama Jamma," which featured Sisqo, Foxy spits, "Rhyme deep in footwear, via Spiga / Like Aaliyah, one in a million." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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'She Knows' - J.Cole's first album, Born Sinner, put him on the map in a big way thanks to tracks like "She Knows" featuring Amber Coffman. On the track about temptations and women, Cole dropped this subtle Aaliyah reference: "N****s say turn up, h**s say turn up / Only bad thing about a star is that burn up / Rest in peace to Aaliyah." (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1)

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'She Knows' - J.Cole's first album, Born Sinner, put him on the map in a big way thanks to tracks like "She Knows" featuring Amber Coffman. On the track about temptations and women, Cole dropped this subtle Aaliyah reference: "N****s say turn up, h**s say turn up / Only bad thing about a star is that burn up / Rest in peace to Aaliyah." (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1)

'Dreams' - TheWest Coast's own The Game, known for his quick puns and name dropping, toasted the late songbird on his 2005 debut album, The Documentary. On the song "Dreams," Game chants on the chorus, "Aaliyah had a dream." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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'Dreams' - TheWest Coast's own The Game, known for his quick puns and name dropping, toasted the late songbird on his 2005 debut album, The Documentary. On the song "Dreams," Game chants on the chorus, "Aaliyah had a dream." (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

'Blow My High' - Kendrick Lamar is not only a wiz at drawing on past experiences for musical inspiration, but he does an amazing job at acknowledging those who've paved the way for him. On his track "Blow My High," K.Dot raps, "Hands up in the building, we get busy, and say / R-I-P Aaliyah, R-I-P, yep / R-I-P Aaliyah, R-I-P, yep / That's exactly what this sound like / A to the A to the L-I-Y A-H, give it up two times / Then give it right back, don't blow my high." (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AEG)

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'Blow My High' - Kendrick Lamar is not only a wiz at drawing on past experiences for musical inspiration, but he does an amazing job at acknowledging those who've paved the way for him. On his track "Blow My High," K.Dot raps, "Hands up in the building, we get busy, and say / R-I-P Aaliyah, R-I-P, yep / R-I-P Aaliyah, R-I-P, yep / That's exactly what this sound like / A to the A to the L-I-Y A-H, give it up two times / Then give it right back, don't blow my high." (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for AEG)

'Rubber Band Man' - "Who I'm Is?! Rubber Band Man." This catchy anthem from the King of The South does a good job at boasting T.I.'s street credibility, but did you catch his Aaliyah reference? On the second verse he honors the late beauty, "Ay, throw ya lighters up for my cousin Toot, Aaliyah, Left Eye and Jam Master Jay."(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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'Rubber Band Man' - "Who I'm Is?! Rubber Band Man." This catchy anthem from the King of The South does a good job at boasting T.I.'s street credibility, but did you catch his Aaliyah reference? On the second verse he honors the late beauty, "Ay, throw ya lighters up for my cousin Toot, Aaliyah, Left Eye and Jam Master Jay."(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

'The Whole World' - Outkast took the world by storm with their quirky looks, imaginative lyrics and unique sound. The monstrous "The Whole World" still turns up over a decade after its release, but it was Killer Mike's verse on the song that included the fitting tribute to the R&B princess. "Mami I'm comin I hope you get off / Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah then talk / Back, back, forth, forth." (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Firefly Music Festival)

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'The Whole World' - Outkast took the world by storm with their quirky looks, imaginative lyrics and unique sound. The monstrous "The Whole World" still turns up over a decade after its release, but it was Killer Mike's verse on the song that included the fitting tribute to the R&B princess. "Mami I'm comin I hope you get off / Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah then talk / Back, back, forth, forth." (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Firefly Music Festival)

'Best of Both Worlds' - And last, but certainly not least, was Brooklyn's own Hov. In the joint effort from his and R.Kelly's Best of Both Worlds album, Hov flows, "The Godfather trilogy re-casted / But it's real like we grievin for Aaliyah with the masses / But I hope my boy Dash get to see it when he passes."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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'Best of Both Worlds' - And last, but certainly not least, was Brooklyn's own Hov. In the joint effort from his and R.Kelly's Best of Both Worlds album, Hov flows, "The Godfather trilogy re-casted / But it's real like we grievin for Aaliyah with the masses / But I hope my boy Dash get to see it when he passes."  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)