Another Beautiful Woman; Tribute To A Legend

With sales of 8.1 million albums in the United States and an estimated 24 to 32 million albums worldwide, Aaliyah has been named the "Princess of R&B and proved she was a muse in her own right.

An illuminating factor was her conviction to help and touch others. In her 22 year lifespan she achieved more than what many never achieve in several life times over. Some of her charity support communities include the Alzheimer’s association, Kreindler & Kreindler, Lat’s Walk For Cancer NYC, Cathedral High School and Good Sheperd Faith Presbyterian Church amongst others.

Her trademark baggy pants and oversized shirts simply reflect the sense of style she developed as a child. She always loved wearing her father and brother's clothes. She said she was never going to wear a dress or carry a purse. As we know, that eventually changed. Aaliyah's last studio album reflected her growth as a person and as an entertainer. The self-titled album Aaliyah, released in July 2001, debuted at number 2 on the US charts and sold over 2.4 million albums worldwide. Aaliyah featured the smash singles "We Need a Resolution," "More Than A Woman" and "Rock The Boat".

Aaliyah continues to have an impact on the world after her passing that fateful day in 2001. She was a person of virtue, honor, hard work and love. She was a unique individual who gave all of herself in whatever she did. Whether it was charity work, singing, acting, time with friends, signing autographs, Aaliyah lived her life with a smile on her face and love in her heart.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed as Aaliyah, was an American recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Detroit, Michigan.

Upon her death, findings from an inquest, conducted by the coroner's office showed that Aaliyah suffered from "severe burns and a blow to the head", in addition to severe shock and a weak heart. The coroner theorized that, even if Aaliyah had survived the crash, her recovery would have been virtually impossible given the severity of her injuries.