The groundbreaking project was the last album she'd release before her death in 2001.

The dearly departed Aaliyah released her final studio album 25 years ago. Looking back at her entire catalog, is it her best ...

How Mýa, Chlöe, Normani, Ryan Destiny, and Sevyn Streeter referenced Aaliyah's iconic style for the Essence Festival tribute.

Missy Elliott, who curated the tribute and was close to Aaliyah, helped anchor the night emotionally as it bounced from ...

Missy Elliott leads a family-approved celebration of Aaliyah's legacy during Essence Fest's emotional 2026 closing night in New Orleans.

Missy Elliott’s Aaliyah tribute and performances from George Clinton, Public Enemy, and T.I. closed out ESSENCE Festival 2026 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Nearly a quarter-century after her passing, Aaliyah is back on the ...

Aaliyah was unstoppable — until all the voices on her posthumous record were men. The highly anticipated album “Unstoppable” is set to be released this month nearly 21 years after her death. But fans ...

Far more people stepped onstage Sunday than on Essence’s first two nights. Here's music writer Keith Spera's review.

The multi-hyphenate will help shape the festival’s creative direction as organizers roll out the 2026 lineup in New Orleans. As Essence Fest’s new chief curator, Teyana Taylor reveals how she’ll ...