Aaliyah would’ve been 45 years old today, and the legacy she left behind is still just as strong today. Her music touched the lives and hearts of so many people. She was and still is an inspiration to so many sonically and stylistically as her artistry, whether through her music, her videos, or her looks, she was always true to herself, and that’s what made her so special.
Known for not just her silky voice but her blend of femme and tomboytarget="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MTV in an interview, “I dress in my baggy clothes every day, and I am a laid-back person, which is what I portray on camera.” She’d always been genuine in who she was, and when it was time to switch up to a more feminine vibe, it was still fitting to her overall aesthetic.
Aaliyah (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)As we celebrate her beautiful life and contribution to R&B and hip-hop musically and culturally, take a look through a few of her iconic looks and moments.
011998 KMEL Summer Jam Getty Images 022001 MTV Movie Awards Backstage With Destiny’s Child Getty Images 032001P. Diddy’s Independence Day Softball Game and BBQ Getty Images 042000 The 4th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival And Preview Of “Baby Phat” Getty Images 052000 “Romeo Must Die” Premiere Getty Images 062000 MTV Awards Getty Images 072001 Essence Awards Getty Images 081996 At The Vibe Magazine Fashion Show Getty Images 091997 Performing “A Gift of Song” on TNT Getty Images 101997 11th Soul Train Music Awards Getty Images 112001 Planet of the Apes Premiere Getty Images 121998 Academy Awards Getty Images TOPICS: #fashiongallery #fashionnews aaliyahThe post Happy Birthday, Aaliyah! 12 Of Her Iconic Moments appeared first on Essence.
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