Late R&B singer, Aaliyah has been honoured with a Barbie doll. The Aaliyah Music Series Doll was created to honor the singer’s unforgettable contributions to the music industry and are enduring influence on music, fashion, and pop culture. It became available for pre-order on Thursday, January 16, on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday.
Dressed in an eye-catching black leather crop top, paired with matching trousers, gloves, sunglasses, and stylish shoes, the doll captures the essence of her 1996 music video for ‘One In A Million.’ With her signature black hair styled in a chic side parting, this collectible is a must-have for any fan.
According to the description on the website: “Aaliyah’s smooth vocals and innovative sound helped shape ’90s R&B, and her influence on music and fashion continues to resonate today. Our tribute to “Babygirl’s” life and Sound will take any collection to the top of the charts”.
The late singer is one of the most recent musicians to join the Music Collector series, which celebrates singers and songwriters who have made a long-lasting impact on the music industry. Released as part of Mattel’s Music Series and priced at $55 (£45.13), it quickly sold out due to high demand.
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Born January 16, 1979, Aaliyah Dana Haughton first gained recognition at the age of 10 and was signed to Jive Records at age 12. She has sold over 8.1 million albums in the US and is listed by Billboard as the 27th most successful R&B artist in history.
She died at age 22 on August 25, 2001, when the plane she was in, alongside eight others, crashed in the Bahamas.
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