Remembering Aaliyah

Remembering Aaliyah

2000 - "Try Again," the lead single from the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack made Aaliyah the first artist to top the Billboard 100 Chart based solely on radio airplay.
2000 - In addition to her Billboard success, Aaliyah nabbed several accolades from the 2000 VMAs and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocalist.
Anniversary of Aaliyah’s Death - Nine years ago Wednesday, 22-year-old singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas following a video shoot in 2001. The singer, who released her first album at age 15, went on to sell over 8 million albums during her career. Celebs, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Diddy and Ciara praised her via Twitter on the anniversary.
2001 - On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and several other members from her record label died tragically in a plane crash while traveling from The Bahamas.R.I.P. - Aaliyah was laid to rest August 31, 2001, at the Saint Ignatius Loyola Church in NYC. After the service, 22 doves were released to symbolize each year of Aaliyah's life. She was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

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2000 - In addition to her Billboard success, Aaliyah nabbed several accolades from the 2000 VMAs and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocalist.

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