Music Stars Who Love Aaliyah

Drake, Beyoncé, Brandy and others inspired by Baby Girl.

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl - Today (Jan. 16) would have been Aaliyah's 36th birthday and the love she receives hasn't waned. Many of today's stars were highly influenced by the Princess of R&B, so let's take a look at several, including Drake and Beyoncé, who've shown their love and appreciation for Baby Girl over the years. –– Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2014/11-2014/Music-11-16-11-30/111814-music-drake.jpg
Jhené Aiko - Jhené Aiko's vocal talents are very similar to the "Rock the Boat" star and Aaliyah's influences can be found throughout her music. (Photo: Nector Marmolejos/WENN)Teyanna Taylor - Teyana Taylor had Aaliyah posters all over her wall growing up and sang a few of the Princess of R&B's songs in her efforts to get signed. Not stopping there, once she hit it big, she's even done several Aaliyah tributes during her shows and performed some of her classic material.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Next Gallery

The Best Black Celebrity Looks From NYFW That Shut Down the Runway and the Streets

9 Photos

1 / 14

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl - Today (Jan. 16) would have been Aaliyah's 36th birthday and the love she receives hasn't waned. Many of today's stars were highly influenced by the Princess of R&B, so let's take a look at several, including Drake and Beyoncé, who've shown their love and appreciation for Baby Girl over the years. –– Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT