It was unveiled by Haughton to an invited audience. 8. [22] On February 23, 2002, Haughton accepted the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist on Aaliyah's behalf. But shortly after take-off, the plane crashed in Abaco Islands, the Bahamas. DMX said he got addicted to crack cocaine when he was just 14 years old after smoking a joint laced with it. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much a seeming battle over her legacy within her family, trial on federal charges of racketeering and violating the Mann Act, an anti-sex trafficking law. He told the crowd, "I'm outraged, and I think all decent people are outraged. Sending love to his family. A later unearthed marriage certificate listed the then 15-year-old as 18. Producer Craig A. Haughton graduated from Aquinas High School in 1995 and Hofstra University in 2000. Earls music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever," his family said in a statement Friday. While DMX made his mark as one of hip-hops most recognizable names for his rap artistry and as an actor, the rapper was personally stifled by his legal battles -- was repeatedly arrested and jailed within a decade and drug addiction. In 2006, Haughton released the short film Chrysalis which he wrote and directed. He said: It don't get no truer than that.. She was cast in a stage play adaptation of Annie in first grade. The beloved singer and dancer inspired many notable entertainers, including Usher, Beyonc, and Rihanna. It starred Aaliyah as Melissa. FADEL: That's Aisha Harris, the host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. As well as her huge potential in the music world, Aaliyah could have used her voice for good and made a big impact on the social issues the world is still tackling. Given how many artists have tried to emulate Aaliyah, often without given her proper credit, King said, hes not surprised that a new generation of fans have gravitated to her music and want to know more about the singer. Aaliyah In 2004, Haughton was featured on "Fork In The Road" (with 1200 Techniques), which peaked at number 55 on Australian Charts. [3][4] He and his younger sister Aaliyah (1979-2001) were born 17 months apart. It was initially suggested that Aaliyah, a known nervous flier, had insisted on boarding the plane back to Miami. Her Anastasia theme song received an Oscar nomination. The Ruff Ryders rapper suffered a heart attack that was triggered by an overdose. HARRIS: You can see her influence in everything from Drake to Syd to Normani. What was Aaliyah's cause of death? We all worked together as a family. In 2004, Haughton appeared in the film Proud, playing the role of Hank Fields. One victim was found alive, but later died in a Miami hospital. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. She had these incredible, graceful qualities as a person. Iandoli noted how outspoken rapper Drake has been about Aaliyahs inspiration (he has also sampled her music and in 2010 penned a letter to her in honor of the anniversary of her death) as evidence of how she remains influential. Pathologists would later confirm that the singer died from severe burns and a blow to the head. Aaliyah and co-star Jet Li at the premiere of "Romeo Must Die" in 2000. She also performed the song for the Oscar telecast in 1998. Determined to be a star, she signed a contract with Jive Records at the age of 12 and came to popular acclaim in 1994. NASSAU, Bahamas (CNN) -- The small aircraft that crashed last weekend on the island of Abaco, killing singer Aaliyah and eight others, was overloaded by hundreds of pounds, officials said Thursday. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. With "Romeo Must Die" and "Queen of the Damned" under her belt, a four-day video shoot in the Bahamas for "Rock the Boat" was complete. DMX!" It was an unexpected death. Did you encounter any technical issues? 1:51 PM EDT, Wed August 25, 2021. She was extremely relatable and I think thats what this next generation is identifying with, the relatability, he said. Tom Sizemores ex reveals harrowing final text actor sent before tragic death, Saving Private Ryan star Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, Kim Kardashian shows off her real hips and butt in unedited new pics, Inside Josh Duggar's lonely 35th birthday in prison solitary confinement, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP. It was later found that the small twin-engine plane had exceeded its maximum weight limit by several hundred pounds. Aaliyahs plane crash occurred within feet of Marsh Harbour Airport, and Aaliyah died on impact after being thrown 20 feet from the fuselage a shining star snuffed out at the height of her brilliance. However, after her death, Los Angeles Times reported that sales spiked 595%, and the album eventually hit the top spot. The pilot of the doomed flight, who was not qualified to fly the plane, was also found to have traces of cocaine and alcohol in his body. He was arrested in 2008 on drug and animal cruelty charges following an overnight raid on his house in Phoenix. The tragic death of R&B phenom Aaliyah was sudden and shocking, but it took two years for the disturbing details of her autopsy to be revealed. UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: A breaking story out of the Bahamas tonight. She was 22 years old at the time of her death. Catherine McGann/Getty Images Aaliyah died on impact when her plane crashed just a minute after takeoff. This didn't have to happen. According to Kathy Iandolonis book Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, she was not even awake while boarding. All eight passengers including the pilot were killed on board. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones. Fans watching R&B singer Aaliyahs funeral procession towards St. Ignatius Loyola Church. She would have been 43 years old this year. The plane was headed for Miami, Florida. It was reported that the late singer experienced mean girls in middle school and shared some advice on how she dealt with the hateful comments. In 1994, at the age of 15, Aaliyah catapulted onto the R&B charts herself with her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing But a Number. INSKEEP: Aaliyah was known for her voice and her fashion and was moving into acting. Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. Following her controversial relationship with R. Kelly, it seems Aaliyah was almost about to get her happy ending with record executive Damon Dash. Aaliyah Dana Houghton was just 22 when she died. The second Aaliyahs plane crash occurred, the fuselage burst into flames, killing all aboard. On Aug. 24, Aaliyah and the crew awoke before dawn to film scenes. It burst into flames shortly after takeoff from the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. Per ABC News, one of the biggest happened in Detroit (her hometown) where hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respects. Aaliyah, then 22, along with eight others, perished. Twenty years ago today, on August 25, 2001, a small Cessna plane crashed. [21], On February 10, 2002, at the Hollywood Black Film Festival's closing night, Haughton accepted the Inspirational Spirit Award given to Aaliyah posthumously for her lifetime of excellence in entertainment. DMX and Aaliyah teamed up for Come Back in One Piece on the films soundtrack. At that age, Aaliyah left this beautiful world. She scored a major casting coup when she signed to appear in two upcoming sequels to the blockbuster sci-fi thriller The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne. I dont know if anyone really understands that about her. RIP DMX. The rapper was admitted to a New York hospital on April 2 following a heart attack and had been on life support since; an autopsy will be conducted to determine his Damon Dash also claimed his relationship with the late star was used for ratings when he appeared on the reality series "Growing Up Hip Hop." The music world went into mourning after DMXs death at the age of 50 was announced Friday. In a video posted to Instagram in July 2020, he accused the president of eOne's unscripted television department of "trying to exploit [his] story with Aaliyah for [Lifetime]." As recently as Thursday night, DMX's manager denied those rumors and asked people to stop spreading them out of respect for the rapper's family. According to trial testimony, the pair married when she was 15 using fraudulent ID for the teen. But shortly after take-off, the plane crashed in Abaco Islands, the Bahamas. On November 17, 2003, pathologist Dr. Giovander Raju stated at the corner's inquest that the "One in a Million" singer died of severe burns and a blow to the head. For one, the Cessna 402B plane's weight exceeded the limit by approximately 805 pounds even without including the weight of the nine passengers, which included a 300-pound bodyguard. During the exchange, Russell says the singer reiterated that she didn't want to get on the small plane and that she wasn't feeling well. As it turns out, Aaliyah even had musical legends in her family. Much has been said about Aaliyah's controversial relationship with R&B singer R. Kelly. "The only thing I've taken with me is that after 20 years, I can finally say that Aaliyah didn't want to get on the plane," Iandoli continued. The crowd called DMX! Produced by the successful singer R. Kelly, the album quickly sold a million copies and eventually earned platinum status based largely on the success of two hit singles, "Back and Forth" and "At Your Best (You Are Love)." Why the aircraft was cleared to take off in the first place has largely remained a mystery since the devastating crash almost two decades ago. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. He added, that "even with the pain [he] felt" following her tragic death, he "would do it all over again.". She also earned a Grammy nomination for one of its singles, "Try Again.". The album garnered favorable reviews and sold two million copies. [13] Additionally, Haughton wrote and directed Love Like Aliens[14] in 2011 and Muga Shozoku[15] in 2015. The fact that she brought so much style and flair and flavor into hip hop and into R&B, then the fact that she was able to meander between those worlds seamlessly.. She had finished filming the music video for her hit song 'Rock the Boat' Her tragic death, coming hours after she completed filming the music video for her single Rock the Boat in which she floats in the ocean like an ethereal angel, left Like TLC, Aaliyah cut a path in fashion with her baggy jeans and style of dress. In one of his final interview, DMX fought back tears while speaking with UPROXX, opening up about overcoming a difficult childhood. Six days after Aaliyah died, her funeral was held on Aug. 31, 2001, at the Church of St. Ignatius in Loyola in Manhattan. [5][6] He and Aaliyah attended a Catholic school, Gesu Elementary.