6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
Aaliyah was only 22 when she passed away. But in her short life, she greatly influenced the world and pop culture. 6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture 6 Ways Aaliyah…
393728 01: A fan of the former rhythm-and-blues singer and actress Aaliyah listens to the new Aaliyah album August 27, 2001 at a Virgin Megastore in New York City. Aaliyah died at the age of 22, August 25 when her plane crashed in the Bahamas. The singer, along with 8 other passangers, all died when the private plane crashed shortly after takeoff on return from the island of Abaco where she had been making a video. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Aaliyah was only 22 when she passed away. But in her short life, she greatly influenced the world and pop culture.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
(Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)With her signature hairstyle - We all remember Aaliyah's long locks that always had a deep part on one side and always covered part of her face. Many copied it then, and many still copy it now.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.She influenced others that came after her - Many famous artists today, like Rihanna, Drake, Alicia Keys, and Ciara, have discussed Aaliyah's influence.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
(Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images)She blended Hip-Hip and R&B perfectly - Many current artists mix hip-hop beats and R&B vocals, but Aaliyah was one of the first to do it successfully.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWith Her Style - Aaliyah's distinct style, part sexy/ part tomboy, was unique, and it's still copied today in hip-hop and pop culture.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.She brought it with her choreography - How many of you stayed up late to practice Aaliyah's choreography from "Are You That Somebody?" She werked it out in all her videos, and to this day, she's still one of the best dancers in the game.
6 Ways Aaliyah Influenced Pop Culture
Photo by George De Sota/Liaison)She Helped Elevate Catapult Missy Elliott and Timbaland - The duo worked with Aaliyah on hits like "If Your Girl Only Knew," and it helped put their unique sound and style on the map.
