Investigations later revealed that the chartered plane she was on was overloaded by 700 lbs. It's been 24 years since Aaliyah died, but her impact on R&B music remains timeless. Born Aaliyah Dana ...

On Aug. 25, 2001, the world lost iconic R&B singer, actress and model Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash while flying from the Bahamas to Florida. She was 22. At just 15 years old, Aaliyah scored the ...

Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the late singer and actress Aaliyah. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others died after the plane they were in crashed shortly after takeoff ...

Over 30 years after Aaliyah’s debut, the beloved singer has posthumously earned her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with her newest single, “Gone” featuring Tank. It rose from No. 2 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Aaliyah and Tank’s “Gone” rises to No. 7 on Billboard's Adult R&B ...

Aaliyah's story had barely begun before it was out of her hands. But on what would have been her 47th birthday Jan. 16 if she hadn't died in a plane crash at the age of 22, there's still so much to ...

It's been 24 years since Aaliyah died, but her impact on R&B music remains timeless. Born Aaliyah Dana Haughton, the most beloved ‘90s singer began performing at the age of 11, taking the stage ...