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" I’ve had a wonderful amount of success and done a lot at 22, but there’s a lot more I want to do. "

" What's good in having money and being famous if you can't share it with others less fortunate than yourself? "

" I would like to make a bigger impact on the world by giving back, and using my celebrity to raise money for people who need it most. "

" I don't mess around when it comes to my work – it's important. That's when I will definitely put someone in their place. "

“ If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don’t think it’s going to be easy. It’s hard! ”

" Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms. ”

“ It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone. ”

“ That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out. ”

“ There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. ”

“ I’m a total performer. ”

“ People are gonna look up to me because I’m young, black, and female. ”

" I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin. "

" I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. "

" I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing. "

" I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget."

" There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life. "

" When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that."

" You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday. "

" I’m the interpreter. I’m the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that’s what I want to do. "

" I don’t think about my previous success. I’m happy that the work I’ve done has been very successful. "

" It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what. "

" I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person. "

" All I can do is leave it in God’s hands and hope that my fans feel where I’m coming from. "

" I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original."

" I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that. "

" I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them."

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11 Jul 2023

Aaliyah: One In A Million Album Signing, NYC, 1996 (Rare Photo)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 4 months ago

Repost via @the_flickmaster: "August 27th, 1996… Beautiful and talented Aaliyah???????? promoting her “One In A Million” album in...

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18 Jun 2023

Aaliyah: Electric Air Show, 1999 (Rare Footage)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 5 months ago

New rare footage courtesy of Charlie Bahama via YouTube who speaks to Aaliyah, clearing up the famous...

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18 Jun 2023

Michael Haughton: Backstage at Tommy Hilfiger Show (Rare Photo)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 5 months ago

Since it's Father's Day we wanted to share a throwback of Aaliyah's father Michael Haughton backstage at her...

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13 Jun 2023

Superstar: Aaliyah | Documentary Premiere June 14th 2023

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 5 months ago

We are delighted to announce that a new Aaliyah documentary titled Superstar: Aaliyah shall be premiering this Wednesday 14th June...

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05 Jun 2023

Aaliyah: Hammersmith Apollo, London 1995 (Rare Photo)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 6 months ago

Repost via photographer Justin Thomas of Aaliyah performing live at Hammersmith Apollo...

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05 Jun 2023

Aaliyah: My Name Is Joe Album Release Party, 2000 (Rare)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 6 months ago

Repost via Kenneth Harris on FB: "I took this photo of the late Aaliyah at Joe's album release party for the....

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05 Jun 2023

Aaliyah: Red Album Release Party, DC, July 2001 (Rare Photo)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 6 months ago

Repost via @alwaysgaming404: "Found a #candid pic I got to take of #Aaliyah the day we met. #albumPromoParty #DC July 2001. #rare Just sharing for the fans. #fan #aaliyahRedAlbum #thosewerethedays #aaliyahfans #r&b

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20 May 2023

Aaliyah: Vote Winner of The National RNB Hall Of Fame

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 6 months ago

Aaliyah has officially been announced as the vote winner for the National R&B Hall Of Fame...

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21 Apr 2023

Aaliyah: On The Set Of New York Undercover (Rare Photo)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 7 months ago

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11 Apr 2023

Aaliyah: Rare Photos Courtesy Of Pascal Sacleux (1996)

By Sandy :: Comments 0 :: Updated/commented: 1 year 7 months ago

With the wait underway for our 33 Carats Magazine, Issue 6 to arrive (if you haven't pre-ordered already check out our previous post here). We managed to...

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