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Dream Kardashian & True Thompson’s Aaliyah Tees & Matching Backpacks Are Adorable

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For most of the social media age, the Kardashian-Jenner family has heavily dictated North American style trends. Of course, Kim is the sister who has long been making major moves in fashion, beauty, and beyond. Still, each of her siblings has also made a name for themselves in their own right. Now that everyone except Kendall has at least one child, we’re beginning to see who among the little ones is the most creative. North West is obviously at the top of the list due to her pursuits on TikTok, but a few of her cousins recently paid homage to Aaliyah, earning them praise on IG.

On Friday (October 13) morning, Khloe Kardashian posted a new series of photos showing her firstborn, True Thompson, posing with little brother Rob’s daughter, Dream Kardashian. Because of their matching backpacks, our guess is that the duo was getting ready for a big day at school when the Good American founder took the snaps. As many have pointed out in the comments, both girls seem to be growing up overnight, with True already taking after both her mom and dad in terms of her height.

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Aaliyah’s Legacy Lives on Thanks to Young Fans Like True and Dream

It’s unclear if the girls are actually big fans of Aaliyah’s music, or if their parents simply thought the opportunity to match was cute. Regardless, both Dream and True had big smiles on their faces before heading off for another day of fun and learning with their friends.

While August marked 22 years since Aaliyah’s tragic death, her name continues to appear in the headlines all this time later. Earlier this week, it was LeBron James that got people reminiscing on the R&B icon after it was revealed that she inspired his high school football career. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news. RIP.

Read More: Aaliyah’s Death Inspired LeBron James’ High School Football Career

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MTV’s 2023 VMAs: Hip-Hop Legends Overlooked For Video Vanguard Award

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At this year’s 2023 VMAs, Colombian artist Shakira was honored with the Video Vanguard Award. While many fans applauded the decision, others felt MTV missed an opportunity to pay tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary by not honoring a hip-hop artist for the award. SOHH, here’s a compiled list of hip-hop artists who could have been […]

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Remembering Aaliyah: 22 Years Since Her Passing

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On August 25, SOHH reflects on the untimely passing of Aaliyah, the musical powerhouse who left an everlasting imprint on the world. The influential singer passed away when she was 22, along with eight other team members, on this fateful day in 2001. SOHH intends to provide lesser-known facts about the singer that may have […]

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Remembering Magoo: The Maverick Who Shaped Hip-Hop

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Virginia’s own Magoo may be gone, but his legacy is a testament to the boundless creativity and innovation that define the music world. Through collaborations, experimentation, and his role in shaping musical alliances, he solidified his place in the pantheon of hip-hop legends.SOHH, here’s a tribute to the late great Magoo. A Hip-Hop Mastermind Magoo’s […]

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Damon Dash Reveals His Thoughts on Jay-Z/R.Kelly Collaborations: ‘Knowing That He’d Raped My Girl”

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Damon Dash recently called out his former friend and business partner for collaborating with R. Kelly on the pair’s 2002 joint album The Best of Both Worlds and its 2004 sequel Unfinished Business.

During an appearance on the That’s Fucked Up podcast, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder spoke on Jay’s relationship with Kelly, who in 1994 married then 15-year-old Aaliyah when he was 27 years old.

According to Dame, who started dating Aaliyah a year or so before the R&B singer passed away in 2001, Hov’s decision to collaborate with R. Kelly always bothered him.

56-year-old Kelly was recently sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison on child pornography and enticement charges. 19 of those years can be served concurrently with the 30-year prison sentence Kelly received last year on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

“I just couldn’t believe he did a project with R. Kelly knowing that he’d raped my girl,” Dash shared. “I was like, ‘Just don’t put my name on that, I don’t want no money from that. If it is, put it to Aaliyah foundation.’”

“Like, they did this shit twice,” Dame added, referring to Jay and Kelly’s sequel project.

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Damon Dash Reveals Jay Z was Bitter He Won Aaliyah: ‘Everybody Knows That’

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For years, rumors swirled about the real reason behind the fall of the Roc-a-Fella dynasty. Many speculated that moguls Damon Dash and Jay-Z battled over the affection of late R&B singer Aaliyah. In a recent interview, the Roc-a-Fella Records co-founder admits his then partner Jay Z was bitter after he won the heart of Aaliyah. He shares that Jay was courting her sending her flowers while Dash said his game was on with him ultimately winning the legend.

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Top 5 Iconic Hip-Hop Songs That Keep On Giving

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Hip-hop is no stranger to sampling, and some songs have become timeless sources of inspiration for newer artists. From Khia’s explicit anthem “My Neck My Back” to Aaliyah’s mesmerizing “One In A Million,” these classic tracks continue influencing and shaping the rap scene.  “My Neck My Back” By Khia Khia’s 2001 hit “My Neck My […]

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Ginuwine Discusses His Strained Relationship With Aaliyah

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During his recent interview with Drink Champs, Ginuwine discussed his difficult relationship with the late Aaliyah. He revealed that the “beef” between them revolved mostly around the singer’s family, claiming that he sadly never got the opportunity to set things straight with her before she died.

“We were all a family,” he told the host, “Missy [Elliot], Timbaland, her [Aaliyah], myself, Magoo, Playa, Tweet.” He explained that “all of [them] had a close-knit bond before tensions between them began to rise. “[Aaliyah] and I weren’t seeing eye-to-eye,” Ginuwine revealed. He then explained that the beef he had with Aaliyah was actually beef with her family. “I think it had to do a lot more with her loyalty to her uncle, Barry Hankerson,” the artist explained, admitting he had “a little bit” of beef with Hankerson. “He was the record head and the company was my manager,” he says, “I just decided to leave because whatever reason. Of course, her loyalty was to her family. So, that’s where that stemmed from.”

Read More: Ginuwine Talks “Pony” And Being A Sex Symbol On “Drink Champs”

Missy Elliot Had A Dream That Aaliyah Forgave Ginuwine

“We ain’t have no beef or nothing like that,” he explained, “I ain’t beefing with no girl.“ He says, “it was one of those things where our time had separated.” Ginuwine went on to describe how he wanted to make up with Aaliyah, but never got the chance. “I always wanted to make sure that we were cool,” he explained. “I’m pretty sure she was just being told whatever it was … the narrative with me,” he revealed, citing Aaliyah’s loyalty to Hankerson. “I think at the end of the day she understood,” he says.

Later on in the interview, Ginuwine also shared that Missy Elliot had come to him before claiming to have had a dream that Aaliyah forgave him. He revealed that Elliot’s dream actually made him emotional, indicating how heavy the unresolved beef had been weighed on him. The host ended the discussion saying, “Rest in peace Aaliyah.”

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ABC News Special ‘Superstar: Aaliyah’ Will Shed Light On R.Kelly Marriage + More

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It’s been 22 years since we lost R&B icon Aaliyah. Her contributions to music  helped redefine the genre with her unique mix of old school and new school. She continues to inspire and influence music, fashion and culture decades after her untimely death in an August 2001 plane crash. ABC News just announced “Superstar: Aaliyah,” a one-hour special that follows the legendary artist’s life, music and enduring legacy.  

The primetime event will explore how Aaliyah emerged as a chart-topping musician, actress on the rise and fashion trendsetter as a young teenager. The program sheds light on the circumstances of her underage marriage to R. Kelly, who has since been convicted as a sex offender, and shows how Aaliyah’s relevance continues as a new generation experiences her music decades later.

The program features exclusive interviews with those who were close to Aaliyah, including music executive Damon Dash, her former boyfriend; Barry Hankerson, her manager and uncle; and recording engineer and producer Jimmy Douglass, who worked with Aaliyah in the studio. ABC News also has exclusive interviews with recording artists who cite Aaliyah as an influence, including Justine Skye, Sevyn Streeter and will.i.am. In addition, the program features exclusive interviews with fashion designers Karl Kani, who opens up about what it was like to style Aaliyah, and designer and stylist Aleali May, who reflects on Aaliyah as an enduring sartorial muse. “Superstar: Aaliyah” airs Wednesday, June 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, next day on Hulu.  

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Tank Recalls Blowing $250K Advance at the Start of His Career

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R&B singer Tank is a legend in this business. He started making noise in the 90s and became a background singer for Ginuwine and Aaliyah. Tank developed his talent by singing in his church choir, and before you know it, he was called to be a part of a sold-out tour. The money he earned helped him pay all his bills, the R&B crooner said on his podcast, R&B Money. Thanks to his mother, she made the R&B crooner pay all his bills.

After performing with the likes of Aaliyah and Ginuwine on tour, he landed a record deal with the “Try Again” singer’s label. Tank also received a $250,000 advance but admitted that it didn’t last long.

“When I got my record deal advance and my publishing deal advance, that’s when it went left. That’s when Tank came out the tank and started getting knocked. I’m talking about crab legs as big as your back.”

Apparently, the 47-year-old did not know how fast you could spend $250,000. Before he knew it, Tank only had $1,000 left to his name. Though he blew through his advance, he spent money on equipment to enhance his career. He invested in mixers and MPCs and now the rest is history.

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