Missy Elliot shares a sentimental tribute on the 17th anniversary of Aaliyah's death
The 17th anniversary of Aaliyah's death was Saturday, and friends and fans of the legendary singer paid tribute to her life and work.
Missy Elliott, a frequent collaborator of the late pop star, shared an incredibly touching note and message to honor her close friend.
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Elliott shared a video of herself writing a note that reads: "Aaliyah, we miss you so much but your legacy will live on forever and ever!"
Aaliyah (Babygirl) I can only imagine how great you would be today winning oscars😉& creating sick music & still setting fashion trends! Your mom & brother @RAD_6 & your fans been holding it down 4 u❤️you will always be A One in A Million🙌🏾 sleep peacefully angel Babygirl🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/daHhoIs8k5
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 25, 2018
Elliott continued the tribute in her Instagram and Twitter captions.
"Aaliyah (Babygirl) I can only imagine how great you would be today winning oscars & creating music that would be in the year 2050 & setting all kind fashion trends all the things you did while you were here with us. But most of all spreading love is what u always were about," Elliott wrote on social media.
"Your fans have worked diligently in holding u down! & your mom & brother are keeping your Legacy alive!," she continued. "We miss you & to those that knew you or your music know that you will always be A One in A Million. Rest peacefully angel Babygirl."
Aaliyah was just 22 when she was involved in a 2001 plane crash that killed everyone on board. Fans shared memories, heartfelt tweets, and touching sentiments about Aaliyah.
I always know this day is coming and it’s never easy.
Before Beyoncè, #Aaliyah was my EVERYTHING.
I knew every song.
B-side.
Dance move.
I cried for weeks after her death. Words can’t express how much I still miss her.
Rest in power baby girl. pic.twitter.com/IHzz13eJVu— DoctorJonPaul 🌈 (@DoctorJonPaul) August 25, 2018
The final picture of Aaliyah and her hardworking, loving crew heading to the airport.
Rest In Peace to them all, they are very missed. 💛 pic.twitter.com/Hbapgtment— 🕊 (@90swomen) August 25, 2018
If Aaliyah were alive today, I'm sure she'd be showing these girls what R&B really is, but I know for DAMN sure her acting game would be on point and she would be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe somehow. #RIPAaliyah pic.twitter.com/ttCtrtXvDM
— Dino-Ray Ramos (@DinoRay) August 25, 2018
Wonder if Aaliyah if she were alive today would have been a big movie star, who she would be married to, and how many kids she would have.
Gone too Soon
Remembering Aaliyah 17 pic.twitter.com/xQPVJl2e3T— D.T. (@Darlene26811165) August 26, 2018
Rest in peace to a legend.
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