Things got scary in the fourth episode of HBO Max's ballroom competition series, "Legendary," but guest judge Issa Rae came prepared. This week, each one of the houses put together a performance piece ...

In an exclusive interview with theGrio, the Legacy Music Group co-founder reveals how a publishing catalog, two milestone anniversaries, and Missy Elliott’s creative vision came together to honor one ...

Essence Fest is adding another marquee moment to its 2026 lineup with a tribute celebrating the life and music of Aaliyah, led by one of the people who helped define her sound: Missy Elliott. Festival ...

The 16th would have marked influential R&B songbird Aaliyah’s 36th birthday, and as a moving tribute to the fallen star, Frank Ocean recorded a cover of The Isley Brothers’ 1976 tearjerker “At Your ...

Aaliyah's career lasted only a fraction of the time that her work has continued to resonate. Across three studio albums, she developed a sound and visual identity that brought R&B, Hip Hop, pop, dance ...

A limited edition Barbie of Aaliyah sold out within hours of going on sale on what would have been the late R&B singer’s 46th birthday. The US singer and actress was killed on August 25, 2001, shortly ...

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When thousands of fans rose to their feet inside the Caesars Superdome for ESSENCE Festival’s all-star tribute to Aaliyah, they were witnessing more than a nostalgic celebration of one of R&B’s most ...