Today, August 25, 2021, marks two complete decades since the world lost a true trailblazer in music, Hollywood and the fashion world alike when 22-year-old R&B singer/actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton was killed in an unfortunate plane crash.
The 20 years since her untimely passing have been filled with countless tributes from peers, predecessors and successors in the music industry, in addition to special projects made to give her loyal fanbase something to keep their idol’s memory alive and burning bright.
However, a surprising factor that’s also kept Aaliyah on the minds of many over the years are photographers that’ve randomly shared never-before-seen photos they took of her in the past and fans that reveal rare candid shots they took with the Princess of R&B simply as she was being her signature street-but-sweet persona.
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To celebrate the life and legacy of a musician that NME Magazine referred to in a July 2001 cover story as “The Next Queen Of Pop,” we decided to take a moment today to round up some of the most beautiful, breathtaking images caught of Aaliyah that capture her ethereal spirit both inside and out.
From those who handled photography on her final two albums like Marc Baptiste (One In A Million) to Jonathan Mannion (Aaliyah), all the way to fan groups that are pulling rares from out the archives, we hope you enjoy this photographic memory of a star who’s light will continue to shine on for another 20 years and counting.
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R.I.P. forever, Aaliyah! Keep scrolling to check out 20 rare pictures of Baby Girl to commemorate the anniversary of a fateful day 20 years ago that many will surely never forget:
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. 1994
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2. 1995
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3. 1997
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
4. 1996
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5. 2000
via @billboard
Image: Albert Watson
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
6. 1996
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
7. 1994
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
8. 1997
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
9. 1995
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
10. 1996
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
11. 1997
via @aaliyahalways
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
12. 1997
via @arnoldshoots
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
13. 1996
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
14. 2000
Image: Albert Watson
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
15. 1998
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
16. 2001
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
17. 1995
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
18. 2001
via @hbsauce14
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
19. 1996
20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
20. 2001
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20 Rare Aaliyah Photos To Remember The R&B Princess We Lost 20 Years Ago Today was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
