Rap-Up.com || Happy 33rd Birthday Aaliyah

Thirty-three years ago music gained an angel. Today we remember the legacy of Aaliyah Dana Haughton on what would have been her birthday. Although her life was cut short, her music will live on forever. R.I.P. Babygirl.

What is your favorite memory of Aaliyah? Reminisce below.

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Chet
January 16th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Happy Birthday Baby Girl! No one has still ever been able to ride Timbaland’s beats like you did. If only you could see how many artists you have inspired. 10 years after your death and people are still uttering your name. Talk about legacy.

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CITY Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Chet, R.I.P. AALIYAH..BUT IM KINDA GLAD U GONE, BCUZ IF U HAD STAYED ALIVE U WUD HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO SO MUCH HATRED THAT ALL THSES BLACK B****S SPREAD AMONGST EACHOTHER. U WENT 2 SOON BUT I NO U CHILLN WERE U AT!

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Shade
January 16th, 2012 at 9:09 am
RIP Baby Girl!! Dammit she left too soon!!!… She is one in a million

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Angie
January 16th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Happy Birthday Aaliyah ! Your legacy lives on !

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DimpZone
January 16th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Everything. I think about her DAILY. Her presence is missed. Her music still speaks to me. She’s touched me in so many different ways. My fondest memory of her is EVERYTHING. I was with her from the beginning to the end and I miss her dearly.

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Mister Official
January 16th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Aaliyah your music lives on forever! Rest In Peace!

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sonesha
January 16th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Happy birthday Aaliyah & R.I.P. BabyGirl,you were truely One In A Million,let your legacy,your music,and your love that changed us all,live on until the end of time.

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Ke
January 16th, 2012 at 9:40 am
R.I.P Aaliyah….I love you and miss you! There will never be another you and you will always remain my favorite artist. :) #ONEINAMILLION

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HeavyHeavy
January 16th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Happy Birthday Aaliyah – You are overly missed and can never be replaced.A legend in MY eyes. Would love to see where you would be now. Rest in peace ~ Love Forever ~

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MusicKING12
January 16th, 2012 at 9:50 am
After all this time she is still my favorite female R&B artist of all time, I often imagine if how it would be if she were still here, who she may have worked with etc, I miss her. Imagine a T.I. collab, or one with JT, Big Sean,Usher, Kanye and more songs with DMX ….she left too soon, and honestly I feel more for her family and friends because they truly new her, I still remember the day she died and the week leading to it because I had just watched the access granted episode for “Rock The Boat” ..as beautiful of a video as it is, I wish it was never made because she would of never been on that plane.

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twitter.com/covergirllips Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@MusicKING12, Yea I can’t help but think that too if Rock the Boat wasn’t made. Around the time she was taking on so much to make her fans happy because she adored them so much. If I remember right I think she left early from making the video to start on another project

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DatBoiLace
January 16th, 2012 at 9:52 am
It say Thirty-three years ago music gained an angel i guess she 55 but happy Bday Baby Girl

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DatBoiLace Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 9:55 am
@DatBoiLace, im trippen im thinkin they saying the day she died 33 years ago #Feelstupid

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Will
January 16th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Greatest Female Artist Of All time PERIOD! RIP

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and Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@Will, I may never agree with you about anything else, but I do agree with you on that! She had such an amazing voice, she could dance, act, the girl was really about to do big things! No other female artist can touch her! Happy Birthday Aaliyah, rip!

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Will Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 11:01 am
@and, lol why is that I have good taste in music i dont listen to any female artists of today cause honestly music just isnt the same anymore. And its pretty much evident that Aaliyah was the best female artist to ever live she had the full package.

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KillBill Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@Will, Such A Lie. We understand that she passed awy but we do t have give her such a title that she hasn’t even gained with her short time as a performer.

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Nih Nih Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
@KillBill, you’re buggin. R.I.P. Aaliyah. As a young girl, I was so in awe of you! You were the first of performers who I used to look up on the internet feverishly lol. It hurt really bad to see you go because you were so unique. Your style and grace has inspired so many artists, good and mediocre alike.

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Will Reply:
January 17th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@KillBill, Name a female artist with the beauty, grace, talent humble personality that Aaliyah had. I cant think of any. Can you? and dont even say who i think your gonna say cause she aint touchin baby girl in the least.

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:l
January 16th, 2012 at 10:03 am
R.I.P AALIYAH.

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Kyle
January 16th, 2012 at 10:12 am
It’s crazy to think that she would’ve been 33 today, but she died at the early age of ONLY 22…SO SAD. Her legacy certainly lives on in todays music. I would have to say my fondest Aaliyah memory was when her third (and last) album came out in the summer of 2001. I remember I got it for my birthday and played it out. I remember she hosted TRL that week and they played her Diary episode. Wow, great memories. To this day, it’s still my personal favorite R&B album of all time. TIMELESS MUSIC.

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boom boom
January 16th, 2012 at 10:31 am
happy bday rip <3

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Truth
January 16th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Aaliyah was way more mature than the average female at her age i still have yet to see a female pass the natural beauty that Aaliyah had. She listened to almost every genre of music, studied her craft in order to be the best. Not one Aaliyah music video or song was boring to me everything was the best as the meaning of her name states. Aaliyah: The highest most exalted one, The Best.

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Whitney
January 16th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Happy Birthday Babygirl!!!

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RED NATION
January 16th, 2012 at 11:13 am
R.I.P Aaliyah god bless you’re life.

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Aaron
January 16th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Happy Birthday Aaliyah<3 RIP

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Lisa
January 16th, 2012 at 11:28 am
I was six years old when she passed, so I don’t remember too much. I discovered her music,when Michael passed,again. I vaguely remembered a music video she did with Timbo, I loved her routine with the cane back then… That’s my most vivid Aaliyah memory from when I was a little girl. Now, her music enables me to travel back in time and get to a happy place. Her sound is just a unique one.
She carried herself with a lot of grace, was about her business, but NEVER cocky. Nor was she trying to come off as bad. She was a natural. I’m happy that I got to experience a little bit of her when she was still here. Even more happy she left so much for me to still discover!

Rest In Paradise

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Deya
January 16th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Happy Birthday Aaliyah! May God Bless your soul Baby Girl…We all miss you.

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lyric commander lee
January 16th, 2012 at 11:37 am
omg i posted this remeberance verbatim this morning lol – still one of my top favs along with janet and kelly rowland! such elegance and grace – a true triple threat – forever be missed – one in a million!

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nene aka babygirl
January 16th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Aaliyah is my favorite singer of all time. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her. She is truly the greatest artist of all time & she was an angel that’s why God wanted her close to him. Take this day to remember aaliyah & martin luther king jr & all that they have contribute to this world. Let those close to you know how much you love them bcause life is too short. You are truly missed babygirl Happy Birthday

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William Gilliard
January 16th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
She is forever, I miss her everyday <3

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nyfan1
January 16th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I wish I could bring back the 90′s. I hope her family and close friends are doing well. I know what it’s like to lose a love one.

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Triniti
January 16th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
RIP Aaliyah.

Such a tragedy.

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BabyGirlDay!
January 16th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Happy Birthday AALIYAH ♥
Belgium celebrate her 10 Years death anniversary & her B’day today ! ♥
Wit A Tribute Dance Show (Part I). Check it out, Dats incredible.

Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx-diHPKi8Q

Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqMIK5sM4pY

Enjoy. We Love U Baby Girl !

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Jerry
January 16th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
rip aaliyah. but some of yall are just dickriding. greatest of all time? Can you even say that with a straight face? it was a great loss but i cant think of any other word besides dickriding to describe some of these comments. If she was alive today most of yall would be saying she’s illuminati and that she sucks.

but i dont want to disrespect the post by starting an argument. RIP

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RyanS
January 16th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
I have not stopped listening to her all day
R.I.P Aaliyah you will be forever missed..

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Brionna
January 16th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
RIP AALIYAH WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

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Sharp Tongue
January 16th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Man you just don’t know I was a huge Aaliyah fan.

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nicegirl
January 16th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Happy Bday Aaliyah. She was so pretty and was only just getting started on her music and acting career when she passed away. RIP Aaliyah!! Will be listening to her albums today.

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Marcus
January 16th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
I was 9 years old when Aaliyah died. I remember it like it was yesterday and as I quickly approach 20 years old, I am proud to say she is still one of my favorite artists, as well as people. Aaliyah had so much swag and originality, she was definitely a triple threat, and had she lived longer there is no doubt in my mind that she would be BIG…and that a lot of artists, both male and female, wouldn’t have careers and/or be as big as they are. Just thinking about her not being here brings tears to my eyes. She was an inspiration and more than anything, an angel. Everyone who ever knew her always speaks on how great she was. I just wished I would’ve had a chance to meet her…to tell her how much I love her music, and how much she has inspired me in not only music but also how to be comfortable in my own skin. Aaliyah, your music and legacy shall live on. May you rest in paradise and never be forgotten. We love you <3

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Alfonso
January 16th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
wow i remember i saw my cat @ petco in 2001 when Aaliyah Pasted Away and i didnt know what to name my cat, it was gonna be angel but better yet i named her baby girl after her aka name name awww…

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Sirius
January 16th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
I remember when I first saw the “we need a resolution” video and how sexy it was, my mom was like “i dont want u watching BET anymore!” LOL I still remember that to this day, when you dies I was just starting to get into ur music, its so sad that you had to go RIP

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Brea
January 16th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Poised. Eloquent. Classy! A true lady. One of the dopest to ever do it. A real game changer. The world was not ready for the presence of this angel. But we were blessed, if just for 22 years. You, Aaliyah Dana Haughton, are sorely missed. A spirit never to be forgotten. I love you…Happy Birthday! Rest In Heaven, Babygirl…

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Deme89
January 16th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Happy birthday Aaliyah

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maya
January 16th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
HB baby girl <3 reason why I started dancing…

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Im The One
January 16th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
I miss her music and her beauty. Aaliyah made a big contribution to R&B music and she will NEVER be duplicated! Happy 33rd Birthday BabyGirl!

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Super Rira Tues
January 16th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
I remember when i saw her first video came out etc SHE WAS an amazing singer. mi favorite song still even today back& forth happy birthday aaliyah

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syncer3
January 16th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
I remember when I met her right b4 she past @ a album signing… She wuz soooooo sweet & beautiful!!! She will always be #1 in my eyes!!!

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twitter.com/covergirllips
January 16th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
She is my favorite entertainer and has to have one of the most beautiful personalities to have been in the industry. Her style is my most favorite & Try Again is my song to this day. She is gone but for sure not forgotten. I could only imagine how much more greatness would of happened if she was around but her legacy would sure inspire more.

As for one of my favorite memory is when I saw her on Mtv Diary. It would be so cool if like Drake did they made a couple songs featuring her voice like Timberland or Missy.

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RRahmoney
January 16th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
R.I.P AALIYAH also HBD.
aaliyah was to good for this world , now this angel is there in a better place . Drizzy tatted her face also respect for that man

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Jay abelard
January 16th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Life sucks I wish no body had to die rip aaliyah u r the best exalted 1

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Jay abelard
January 16th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
I blame record label & management becuz more than a woman was shot to months b4 august o1 & was suppose to b the next smash hit & was filming movies queen of the damed & matrix but record label wanted rock the boat video

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Hugh
January 17th, 2012 at 4:32 am
Gone too soon

Your music will live forever

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Say Word?
January 17th, 2012 at 7:12 am
wait, what video is it from at 2:03, please?

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Miss Amanda
January 17th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Happy bornday Babygryl!!!wow uD still be killin em,u were a humble artist who served her fan n not the other way around!RIP Princess

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Bey_STAN
January 17th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
girl…y’all buggin’. She wasn’t the greatest but boy was she something special.

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Diamond Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 pm
fuck yea she was the greatest.!!!!!@Bey_STAN,

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@JUICEloveONIKA
January 17th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Miss You Baby Girl!!!!!!!!!

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bigtymer
January 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
favorite songs & videos from her are “Rock the Boat” and “More than a Woman” NO-HOMO but they just bring back some good high school memories…RIP baby girl

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Wesley
January 18th, 2012 at 2:25 am
Love you Aaliyah!! And i always will!

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E53
January 24th, 2012 at 6:16 am
It would’ve been amazeballs if she hadnt die so youung. She’s just awesome… “What you do, to get to me? Or would you say to have your way?”… But, Rock The Boat is my FAVORITE!!! It’s still stuck in my head, ever since the 90′s. It would’ve been an awesome sight to watch her collaborate with this generation of artists like, lil wayne, drake, rihanna, nicki minaj, lady gaga…etc….*sigh… Rest In Peace my DearAlliyah ^_^

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smart repair
February 6th, 2012 at 6:11 am
smart repair…

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