Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @sdot1023 who shared this lovely gem of Aaliyah via her Instagram story on the August 25th. Forgot to post this one! Enjoy /.\ squad! ❤

Aaliyah & Magoo (Rare Photo)

Here's a lovely rare pic of Aaliyah & Magoo at her surprise 21st Birthday Party. Shared via Twitter on Magoo's page! You can also check out Magoo's tweets below for a background story! 😊 Thank you so much for sharing! 😍❤ I love his how he talks about Aaliyah's beautiful aura and spirit. That's exactly why so many are drawn to her. She truly was special 🙏🏽

Magoo also shared a memorial card from Aaliyah's funeral which was held on August 31st 2001. The memorial card also has a dove at the back which @alwaysandforeveraaliyah shared a while back (second picture below).

Aaliyah: (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @niccigilbert: "My friend Jules @msjuliettejones just sent me this...I remember like it was yesterday ❤️😇 #TBT #Maxee #Aaliyah #RihMaxee #RihAaliyah #Brownstone4Life"

Thank you so much for sharing and thanks @aaliyah_spain for the tag! ❤

Aaliyah: Virgin Records, New York, 2000 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @djkazzeo: "Since it's the anniversary of her passing, figured I'd repost this oldie but goodie. #ripaaliyah"

Aaliyah at the Virgin Records Office in New York, 2000. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo Courtesy of Caroline Torem Craig

(📸: @nynightclubbing) Thank you so much for sharing with us all 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @favouritethingsbyazzizz: "Babygirl, it's been 19 years without you 💔 And despite some haters trying to discredit you, the love you get is getting bigger with every anniversary 🤗 💅 Last year I posted this photo as a small preview, but now I have it in much better quality, so enjoy it, my dear Aaliyah Fam 😘❤️ #Aaliyah"

Thank you for sharing! Gotta love the army camo! 😎 And I definitely agree with that caption 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Candid Memories

🔁 via @therealjohntaaustin: "I post at least twice a year about you, but I lose track of the actual times that I think of & remember you, your humor, your work ethic, your attempts to learn ATL slang (which were successful) & the way you seemed to light up any environment you entered. Keep saving my place by the 🔥 I’ll be along when I can.

Love from HBK.

This photo was taken during our very first session together. @teddyalexanderbishop and I had just finished record “Miss You” with you. Figured it was appropriate because so many people in the world indeed #missyou

#adh 🖤"

Woww...what a story! Thank you for always sharing your memories of Baby Girl with us all.🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

Repost via @aaliyahalways "#Aaliyah & @ericpowers93 💫 (📸:@hot1037seattle) #Aaliyah19Years #RIPAaliyah"

Thank you for sharing!

Aaliyah: Source Awards, 1995 (Rare Photo)

🔁 via @tdoteric of Aaliyah and @eiht0eiht presenting at the 1995 Source Awards. Thanks to @favouritethingsbyazzizz for finding this gem! ❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photos Courtesy of Ben Watts

Here are some rare gems shared via photographer Ben Watts of Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and Rashad Haughton at Cheetah club. Shout out to @thelegendaaliyah for finding these from last year, as they were shared on Ben Watt's IG stories. Can't believe we missed these! 😩

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @supreme__libra: "Bet yo’ mama didn’t chase yo’ FUTURE WIFE👀 down & grab a pic like mine did because she knew you were borderline obsessed at 14😜🤣🤦🏽‍♀️😆😂 SO😚 My MOMMA THE GOAT🐐🙌🏽

Crazy it’s been 19yrs today since she passed! Still my favorite AND I NAMED MY BABY AFTER YOU WIFEY🥰🤗 Continue to Rest Well Babygirl...much love #RIPAALIYAH"

Wow that's so dope! 😍👏🏽❤ Thank you so much for sharing and thanks to @aaliyahalways for the tag!

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @therealtrarenee: "#GoneTooSoon

Today, August 25, 2020 marks the 19th anniversary since the tragic death of singer #Aaliyah. So, let’s take a moment to remember and honor her life and how she blessed us as a singer, actress, and R&B trailblazer.
And the streets are talkin’... we may hear some unreleased music from her catalog soon too!!!"

Thank you so much for sharing! And thanks @favouritethingsbyazzizz for the tag! 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @leroy_mcglathery: "19 years ago. We Lost a truly one- of -a kind artist. The Beautiful one #aaliyah"

Thank you so much for sharing and thanks to @aaliyah_spain for the tag! 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photo

🔁 via @sharoncarpenter: "That time I met #Aaliyah. One of the first celebs I ever interviewed. A gentle and beautiful soul. ❤️"

Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Rare Photos Courtesy of Jake Chessum

🔁 via @jakechessum: "Another previously unseen shot of Aaliyah sitting on the shoulders of her bodyguards. This was a spontaneous idea and everybody was happy to participate. The guy on the left of the frame wasn’t quite as tall as the guy on the right and he’s standing on a small apple box! Today is the 19th anniversary of her passing. #aaliyah #london #theface #thefacemagazine #wayback #late90s #editorial #rip #unpublished #outtake"

"A previously unseen shot from my 1995 shoot with Aaliyah. #aaliyah #unpublished #thefacemagazine #babygirl #rip #nineteenyearsago"

"#unpublished #contactsheet of #aaliyah from my #photoshoot for #theface #photographed in #london #mid90s. Today is the #anniversary of her passing. #rip #babygirl #detroit"

(Quotes are for each image in order from top to bottom)

Remembering Aaliyah: Rewind E! News

🔁 via @enews: "In honour of the late singer, check out this throwback interview where she recalls making her first feature film, #RomeoMustDie in 2000."

Wow! Thank you all so much for sharing this high quality footage with us all! Definitely made my day a lot better...🙏🏽❤️ Thank you @aaliyah_spain
for the tag!

Aaliyah: Rare Photo Courtesy of Ronnie Wright

🔁 via @ronniewright1: "R.I.H. ANGEL AALIYAH"

Thank you for sharing and tagging! 🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: Fatima Robinson Shares Signed Red Album Cover

🔁 via @fatima_noir: "Baby Girl you are my Angel who guides me and protects me. I will never get rid of you and you will never get rid of me. You were pure love and I’m happy I got to share sisterhood with you. ♥️ I never ask anyone for a autograph but I saw the woman you were becoming in this photo and wanted to have a piece of you to always remember. I’m so happy I did."

After so long, I've always been curious about this signed copy, she mentioned when sharing her memories on Aaliyah. You can read below here for a back story...

Friend and choreographer Fatima Robinson shares her memories of Aaliyah.

"Most of you knew Aaliyah as a powerful dancer, a beautiful singer with an angelic voice and a budding actress. I was fortunate to have known her as my dear, kindhearted, sweet-as-pie friend. Since 1995, when I became Aaliyah's choreographer, she has been like a little sister to me. Although she is gone, I will always cherish the precious memories.

I remember that, at the tender age of 16, Li-Li (my nickname for her) was extremely shy, wearing sunglasses to cover her face, letting her hair fall over her eye. Through the years, with gentle persuasion, her good friends helped her lose those glasses, pull that hair back and share with the rest of the world what we all saw: a vibrant, multi-talented goddess.

Although well established in the music business and making her mark in film, it was as if Aaliyah were just getting started when she was killed in an airplane crash in the Bahamas on August 25. I was there with her team of stylists, makeup artists and crew--all of whom were like family to her--for a video shoot for her latest single, "Rock the Boat." As fate would have it, I was not on that plane, which was returning to the States. I had decided to leave on a later flight.

Since that fateful day, I have asked why Aaliyah was taken from us so soon. I still don't have the answer. But I do know that her family, friends and fans will forever miss her and keep her legacy alive. If, one day, I were to have a daughter, and if I were to look for a role model for her, I'd offer Aaliyah. I'd tell her that this young woman reached for her goals and accomplished them without compromising her values. That Aaliyah respected her parents and always put God and family first.

If my daughter were to ask, "Why did Aaliyah have to die so young?" I'd tell her that sometimes it takes a tragedy to open our eyes and hearts to what's most valuable in life, namely our loved ones. You never know when it's your time to go, and you hope you'll be able to tell those you love how you feel before you do.

I am deeply blessed that recently Aaliyah took the time to do something special for me. Before we went to the Bahamas, I asked her to autograph her album cover photo. Though the request was an unusual one between close friends, Li-Li was so excited. Her dedication, which will forever remain inscribed in my mind, read: 

"To my sister, I love you more than you know! You'll never get rid of me! Love always, Aaliyah."

Aaliyah, my sister soul, you live on in my heart, my thoughts and in every rehearsal studio I enter. I know you are looking down from heaven at every move I make.


Aaliyah, your talent, beauty and charm inspired our adoration, but in the end, grace was your greatest quality of all."

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Aaliyah: 19th Death Anniversary

A A L I Y A H (Sunrise: January 16th 1979 ~ Sunset: 25th August 2001)

19 Years on, and here we are at this same moment in time, reflecting...remembering...and embracing all that you were, and still are to those who loved you sincerely and dearly. 19 years on and your legacy still remains. 19 years on and not a soul can ever emulate and replicate the essence of who you were and are. 19 years on and I still cannot fathom how much time has flown by....

This day has always been bitter-sweet for personal reasons, but I cherish the memories you gave us all during your 22 years of living. A lot of people failed you along the way, but no matter what happens, your fans have always held it down for you. Through hail, sleet and storm, we got you. No one knows the hardships and struggles you had to endure, but you persevered and you carried on doing what you loved the most. And just know that wherever you are, I hope there is peace and solace in your spirit. May you rest in peace eternally, forever...🙏🏽❤

Aaliyah: The Red Album, A Live Instrumental Tribute (August 25th, 2020)

🔁 via @annietheproducerjules: THE YEAR IS 2 0 2 0!

STAY TUNED FOR A VERY SPECIAL tribute happening for the great 👍🏾 ❤️🙌🏾🎼🎹🎧✊🏾👑
Legendary Singer/Actress/Dancer/Model Aaliyah! Tune in live on August 25th at 8 PM Eastern time and 5 PM Western time! The tribute will be simultaneously broadcast on both Facebook and Instagram, paying homage to a wonderful woman that was truly One in A Million!

Big ups to @thelogosmakers for animation design @ericseats for producing great 👍🏾 classics on this album! Flyer by @kalibtracks. Photography pic of me by @thierryedejean" 

So excited for this! Cannot wait! 😊🙌🏽❤ Be sure to tune in on August 25th for this live tribute dedicated to Aaliyah on both Facebook and Instagram! Key Beats producer Eric Seats who is known for his production on the Red Album for songs such as 'Rock The Boat' and 'Extra Smooth' will be a part of this exciting live dedication! You definitely don't want to miss out, so be sure to spread to all your friends, family and loved ones! ✌🏽❤️

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