Aaliyah died on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22.

Quick facts

  • Date of death: August 25, 2001.
  • Age: 22 years old.
  • Place: Near Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, in the Bahamas, following takeoff for a flight to Florida.

What happened

Aaliyah had just finished filming the music video for her song "Rock the Boat" in the Bahamas when she and members of her team boarded a small Cessna 402 aircraft. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, and investigations later found it was overloaded and that the pilot was not properly qualified and had substances in his system.

Legacy

Even though she died in 2001, Aaliyah’s influence on R&B, pop, and hip hop remains strong, with many artists citing her style, sound, and visuals as a major inspiration. Fans still mark the anniversary of her death each year, and online discussions and tributes continue to keep her legacy visible to new generations.

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