Rappers have also shown love to Aaliyah by sampling her songs. Jay-Z used her track “Rock the Boat” in his song “Blueprint 2, ...

Mattel released a Barbie doll modeled after the "Rock the Boat" singer, who died in 2001 at age 22, to honor the occasion ...

Haughton has no doubt Aaliyah — who released three studio albums before her tragic death in 2001 — would be "the biggest star in the world" if she were alive today. Still, "her legacy ...

This was something that was always on our radar,” Rashad Haughton tells Vanity Fair of collaborating with Mattel.

Mattel, the powerhouse behind the iconic Barbie doll, released a special edition Barbie to commemorate Aaliyah's birthday.

Per Ice Cream Convos, the back of the doll’s packaging states: “To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Aaliyah’s debut album, Barbie pays homage to the ‘Princess of R&B.’ Affectionately ...

“Aaliyah’s smooth vocals and innovative sound ... and went on to gather multiple hit singles and millions of albums sold through to her self-titled release ‘Aaliyah’ in 2001.