"So true! Beyonce would still be Beyonce i.e. incessant, successful and oh so slightly tacky, but it would be a different ballgame entirely had Aaliyah not passed as it is infinitely harder to conquer when you’re constantly being shown up by an equally beautiful yet more engaging girl with all round with cooler, edgier and more effortlessly accomplished material. Believe, Beyonce would be here but she would be playing catch up where it counts."
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I agree. Beyonce would be another singing butt shaker who would be playing catch up to keep up with Aaliyah's edgier and engaging style. Then she'd probably give up once she realized that most people prefer Aaliyah. Beyonce lucked out with Aaliyah's passing. She's where she is because Aaliyah is gone. How would she be able to keep with or top Aaliyah? We'll never know.