And the fact that she died is NOT the reason why she's getting credit.The reason why she's getting credit is because she's one of the incredibly few mainstream stars who deserve it.She was a cultural icon and a musical inspiration for a HUGE audience which was ruling the mainstream media from 1998 to 2004 (the urban audience which you're underestimating too).Just go check Aaliyah's chart statistics and her certifications to understand her impact and also go watch some videos of a huge crowd holding her pictures while crying during her memorial service.