Today (Jan. 16) would have been the 41st birthday of the dearly departed Aaliyah, and some of her dear friends took to social media to celebrate 19 years since her passing.
Aaliyah’s good friends and collaborators Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Tank joined fans by taking to social media to share their favorite Aaliyah songs, images and memories.
#HappyBDayAaliyah you are still inspiring people! Your edgyness & smooth dancing SO EFFORTLESS your UNIQUENESS & STYLE unmatched 🔥MUSICALLY your songs will 4EVER be NEXT LEVEL! RIP babygal 4Ever Loved🕊🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/TQODJiLquU— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) January 16, 2020
Happy birthday @AaliyahHaughton we miss you 🙏🏽♥️ pic.twitter.com/oGmMveRKk7
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) January 16, 2020
Meanwhile, frustrated fans took to social media to also share their disappointment in Aaliyah’s music not being available on streaming services–despite rumors last month that her entire catalog would hit all digital retailers and streamers on her birthday.
The rumors started from a tweet from an unconfirmed account believed to be the singer’s Uncle, Barry Hankerson. The alleged account has been known to post various things over the years that pan out to be true and has long been known as a fake page.
Nevertheless, fans are not happy.
Where is this #Aaliyah music we were promise would be on all streaming platforms today?
— Triston. (@trizzy_lamar) January 16, 2020
Sooooo none of her music is on any streaming platform… why #Aaliyah
— Thee Aquarius (@Jittabugisdope) January 16, 2020
I’ll be streaming #Aaliyah today to celebrate her birthday.
What’s that? It’s not on streaming platforms? I uploaded my CD’s to @GooglePlayMusic so I can always stream!
— askmark 🁿 (@askmarkio) January 16, 2020
Also waiting for #Aaliyah music to be released from its chambers onto streaming pic.twitter.com/iH5hJWQyRy
— Policy Heaux (@lelefromthe773) January 16, 2020
Who is listening to Aaliyah’s music but not streaming it? Oh yeah! ME! Because I knew that rumor was false when it came out. Plus, I already own physical copies of her music. #aaliyahstreaming #aaliyah pic.twitter.com/MWWqHblS83
— Michael (@hmm_bacon) January 16, 2020
So… I thought Aaliyah’s catalog will be released to streaming services today in honor of her birthday… Should’ve known. #Aaliyah
— Jovan Landry (@JLeslieMonique) January 16, 2020
Another year without #Aaliyah music being available on streaming platforms. I hate everything.
— ThugLivingInHarmony♏ (@elizabethkbanks) January 16, 2020
Happy Birthday #Aaliyah you’re truly missed by all, but am I mistaken or wasn’t her discography supposed to be released on streaming right about now? pic.twitter.com/eleMfoyVRs
— Devin Daniel (@bluboy4ever) January 16, 2020
Happy B-day baby girl!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbWF1jwMhE
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