Black cinema has a powerful influence on our style, especially regarding hair. Iconic characters often set trends that ripple through culture.
On Jan. 16, Mattel, the powerhouse behind the iconic Barbie doll, released a special edition Barbie to commemorate Aaliyah's birthday.
The Washington D.C. repping crooner also spoke highly of where Aaliyah's career may have ended up if she was still alive.
Learn more about the petition to get Aaliyah inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame via Change.org.