Preview: BET’s ‘Aaliyah – One In A Million’ Special

Published: Saturday 20th Aug 2011 by Sam

Time sure does fly. Like many, yours truly can remember exactly where I was upon hearing of the untimely passing of R&B force Aaliyah.

Yet with the 10 year anniversary of the tragedy which robbed the Urban diaspora of one of its brightest lights approaching, BET have opted to celebrate the singer’s short, but oh-so-influential life with a TV special – ‘Aaliyah: One In A Million’. Featuring an all-star cast of contributors, the show will air on August 25th at 8pm ET.

In the meanwhile, check out this sneak peek which sees Aaliyah’s longtime collaborators Missy Elliott and Timbaland reflect on their time with her.

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  1. Reno August 20, 2011

    Rip babygirl ……… Love ya

  2. beanss August 20, 2011

    I so miss this girl :\

    RIP Aaliyah

  3. FierceRokstar August 20, 2011

    am I first.?

  4. FierceRokstar August 20, 2011

    nvm, but R.I.P. to my favorite singer :[
    I’ve still never heard a voice as sweet & beautiful as hers.

  5. Ronnie_Slim August 20, 2011

    I will be watching

  6. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 20, 2011

    R.I.P AALIYAH !

    f*** the Illuminati who killed her 🙁 !

  7. shalonda August 20, 2011

    So beautiful! Luv’s her!

  8. Bradley August 20, 2011

    miss Aaliyah so much. She was an angel. Will be tuned in to the special definitely.

  9. nikki August 20, 2011

    I can’t wait to watch….

  10. BeyStan August 20, 2011

    RIP Liyah….truly missed,

  11. AGN – ELLO DEI (HEY BOOBOO) WHO MAD ? August 20, 2011

    Excited for this, love aaliyah, R.I.P.

    xxx

  12. onyx August 20, 2011

    I still love her so much, i used to have a crush on her.

  13. IMGUNNACHECKUBOO August 20, 2011

    Still remember where I was when I heard she was dead. I was at an all ages club it was like midnight and the DJ said Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash.

    I was like what?!

  14. jeremydante August 20, 2011

    nothing & no one will ever replace aaliyah.
    soooo happy BET is doing this special & cannot wait for it.

    love you babygirl, miss you more & more every year.

  15. S*** August 20, 2011

    @pop royalty

    Aaliyah was NOT Killed, GOD said that it was HER time to Go!!, If it wasnt her time then God/Something would have STOPPED her from boarding that Plane in the Same way that HUNDREDS of PPL were Stopped from boarding those 9/11 planes & THOUSANDS more stopped from Making it to work that day.

    Anyway, R.I.P AALIYAH:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDWTufHy_sA

    #R.I.P

  16. J. Smooth August 20, 2011

    I look forward to seeing it. R.I.P. Aaliyah

  17. nice_gurl August 20, 2011

    RIP Aaliyah…I will be watching this.

  18. ヅ•·.·´¯`·.·•-ΛALEXISR-BAHAMAS♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ★ ☆ ✰ T.I.P.•·.·´¯`·.·•ヅ August 20, 2011

    @S***

    I can’t disagree. Our officials on the ground warned them and but it is what it is. A really sad ending for a great talent. She is still missed.

  19. ヅ•·.·´¯`·.·•-ΛALEXISR-BAHAMAS♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ★ ☆ ✰ T.I.P.•·.·´¯`·.·•ヅ August 20, 2011

    *and shouldn’t be in there.

  20. MaZ August 20, 2011

    Miss her, wish she was still here today.

  21. Dance August 20, 2011

    @POP ROYALTY

    I love your gravatars……..I give you the award for the best gravatars on TGJ 🙂

    I was still very young when she died…may she rest in peace

  22. nkese edem sparger/ williams August 20, 2011

    she is precious because she was a bloomin butterfly to young t
    o young to pass on thank god for aliyah on rainy days
    keep dreams aalive under aliyah she was my cousin
    god is wit us believe beyond 1010 navaho street mathew
    stevenson/grandma ruth love her and…………..

  23. CURLY SUE August 20, 2011

    AALIYAH WAS NEVER REALLY A FAVE OF MINE BACK IN THE DAY, AND IT TOOK ME DAMN NEAR 10 YEARS TO REALLY APPRECIATE HER ARTISTRY. HER SWAG, HER DELIVERY, HE ORIGINALITY. IT IS UNMATCHED TIL THIS DAY! R.I.P. BABYGIRL 🙁

  24. Isparro August 20, 2011

    Good gravy .. It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since her passing. Seems like yesterday my sister and I were dancing along to ‘Are You That Somebody?’ … It really is mind boggling that she is gone likewise the depressing unknown possibility of what she could be right now  … The great memories she has given me will always be with me and I thank her for those great times … She truly was talented and a joyous spirit … Rest in Heavenly Peace Aaliyah 

  25. THE ICONIC LACEFRONCE. August 20, 2011

    Aaliyah was a TRUE artist and she was so classy. Today we have gimmicks like BLEACHonce & Lady Caca. What a shame!

  26. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 20, 2011

    @S*** :

    she was killed by them , END OF ! they knew she was afraid of flying and killed her the same way as they kill every celeb who refuse to be controlled by them ” u remember MJ ?!” !
    she even had a role before in it she turned into “ashes” ! sadly this happened to her in reality by them cuz she refused to sell her soul for fame ! they knew she was going to be a big superstar like some other R&B divas u know already ! but she refused to be a “puppet” !

    when they want to kill someone ! they fight/kill them by his/her worst fears ! it’s a well known thing about them !

    aaliayh , 2pac , MJ , amy winehouse and others were killed by them ! they own media outputs already , they give ppl false information as usual ! and u will eat whatever they will serve u ! #sad !

    u need to do your research before you talk ! she was a sacrifice ! END OF DISCUSSION !

    R.I.P Aaliyah !

  27. Jane Doe August 20, 2011

    @The Iconic Lacefront, co sign 100%. Let’s not forget about the most famous CLONE running around the industry (we all know her name). Baby girl was a true artist. There will be no other. RIP Aayilah. We miss you. I will be watching.

  28. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 20, 2011

    thanks girl 🙂 ! *taking the award* ! “oops: !

    i love my gravatars colorful and stylish 8) ! just like yours !

    anyway ….. how u doin’ ?! missed u already 😉 !

    about aaliyah : yeah …. i was young too , but i like aaliyah since ” rock the boat ” ! she was amazing !

    R.I.P baby gurl 🙁 !

  29. kimbeenshittingonsickigarbarj August 20, 2011

    RIP Aaliyah We Miss You !!!! Long Live The Princess That Is & Would Be Slaying B****** Careers !

  30. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 21, 2011

    @kim :

    yes , bey would have hard time ! but they are both were super talented back in the day !
    Aaliyah give you the soul , the janet tea , originality , and smooth real R&B without over-singing any s*** ! what else u can ask her for ?!

    R.I.P aaliyah !

  31. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 21, 2011

    have had *

  32. credits August 21, 2011

    It was her style that got me interested in her. I remember when i was a little kid and i saw this girl with long black hair covering one eye or with the baggy jeans and boxers showing at her waist, while wearing the black shades. Her overall look is what had me interested in her music.

  33. BZZZZZ…THE KILLA BEE August 21, 2011

    I will definitely b tuning n! I miss her so much! August 25th will always b a sad day but its the day Aaliyah floated to heaven….with our Heavenly Father. Im so happy that her legacy is growing and shes been remembered by millions. She was definitely One In A Million! R.I.P AALIYAH

  34. aisha aguilera keys August 21, 2011

    “Yr love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on….” RIP.

  35. Bey’knight August 21, 2011

    Never before has a tgj post been so solemn RIP Aaliyah 🙁

    Its a shame really that people like @pop royalty have to tie a person’s death to some sort of propaganda. I dont kno what your faith is but if its one of the three monotheic religions, u should know nobody will a second longer on earth than they’re destined to. People young/old rich/poor die everyday. Celebs are human beings as well and their lives are no more precious than mine or yours. There doesnot need to be an underlying reason for their deaths Each to their own but i find it bogus and utterly prepostrous

  36. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 21, 2011

    @beyknight :

    what propaganda ?!

    and did you notice that u didn’t comment on the topic in hand and went for my comment … !

    anyway , good day ! i know what i’m talkin’ about ! and faith & religion has nothing to do with that ! stop following @s*** footsteps !

    i have an opinion just like yours , and i’m sure she was killed an i’m not alone in that , a lot of ppl believe she was killed , do your own research about Illuminati and u might understand something ! and study those stuffs and tell me what do u think :
    blood sacrifice for fame
    mk ultra monarch programming
    new world order
    occult rituals
    and more !

    u won’t find them at beyonceonline u know 😉 !

    #bye !

  37. Bey’knight August 21, 2011

    @pop royalty

    There u go again, u are obviously more obsessed w/ Beyonce than i am cus am pretty sure my comment has absolutely nothing to do with Beyonce. I dont live n breathe her. Im a fan and thats where it ends.

    I know you’re not d 1st w/ that sentiment but ive never seen it discussed here on TGJ b4 so i reckon its ok to state my opinion on it. I kno all celeb deaths of recent years are tied to illuminati. Apparently Aaliyah, 2pac and MJ died on the same day in their respective years so for some reason their deaths are linked. Was Aaliyah’s post-mortem not conclusive? Anyways im not here to riddle u or get nasty. U stated ur opinion and i stated mine from the standpoint of a believer, let’s leave it at that

  38. Bey’knight August 21, 2011

    Btw i did comment on the topic at hand, read my 1st line. It’d be refreshing to see u reply to a comment without bringing up Beyoncé esp when said comment has nothing to do with the superstar

  39. Skin. ( The Queen Of Grape Juice ). August 21, 2011

    R.I.P Aaliyah !

    Missed Her !! 🙁

  40. #TeamKelly August 21, 2011

    R.I.P Aaliyah! U will never be forgotten…. miss her!

  41. ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) August 21, 2011

    I’m so happy that BET are going to do that.I still wish they could put together some kind of a spectacle; something decent; yet big.Just a stage and some good performers to honor her.Still, they have been tributing her for 25 days and they acknoweledge her impact and career.I guess that this is enough proof of her importance to those that doubt her…

    We miss you Aaliyah.R.I.P.

  42. ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) August 21, 2011

    OK, I read the last 5-6 comments.I hope this post did not turn into a stan war…

  43. IS†ANN4GAGA August 21, 2011

    God rest her dear soul……

    @Pop Royalty

    Please don’t tell me you think the SHITluminati actually exist and consist of today’s popstars??????

  44. IS†ANN4GAGA August 21, 2011

    I kinda liked this avatar lolololol……..sorry!

  45. YOOSONDALOOSE August 21, 2011

    R.I.P. Aaliyah, you are sorely missed!

  46. king keri hilson August 21, 2011

    keri hilson could tribute

  47. KERI HILSON IS BADDDDDDDD AND SHES A THREAT TO UR FAV August 21, 2011

    keri hilson is the king……….

  48. caroline w August 21, 2011

    RIP Aaliyah -one in a million

  49. Live, Love, Party August 21, 2011

    Omg. I loved her beautiful looks and her nice personality and amazing music. I was just watching youtube vids of her the other day. I love her so much! RIP

  50. 1 in a million August 21, 2011

    Aaliyah…..R.I.P.

    I can’t wait to see her. The media tried to tarnish her on may occasion but baby girl always kept it moving! I would love to see the R&B/POP landscape had she lived. How would the current list of so called divas fair?

  51. pop royalty ( RUDE BOY ) August 21, 2011

    @ISTAN4GAGA :

    i started to believe they exist ! but what i know now pop stars are being USED by them , not a part of them ! but either way i’m not gonna hate on artists cuz i liked them ! and if they are being used/ controlled by them , they are considered victims !

    so i’m not gonna hate on pop stars even if they are being used by them ! 😉 !

  52. jamir21: bey,rih,brit,gaga,nicki # 1 FAN !!!! August 21, 2011

    R.I.P AALIYAH !

  53. Aaliyah’s 10 Years!! !! August 21, 2011

    Check it out the teaser for the UpComing Aaliyah’s SHOW Tribute 10 Years In Europe!! !! :: http://youtu.be/uuyMc0Nm6Vc :: in Belgium !! !! CANT WAIT!!!

    <3 Aaliyah. <3

  54. Waqas August 21, 2011

    Aaliyah was the best R&B artist, she pushed boundaries and always made something fresh was and always will be missed,

    Truly the best

    RIP AALIYAH

  55. nkese edem sparger/ williams August 22, 2011

    she was tearing down walls creating and capturingwasgoing in, pretty girl and girlher own rights she needs to be remembered sorrrrrrml she needs to be remembered
    thank god for her life everyday youll get stronger and ……..
    god bless the family

    sincerely yours,COUSIN NKESE EDEM/SPARGER,WILLIAMS RIP EVA DIANA WILLIAMS

  56. ME August 23, 2011

    NO ONE HAS EVER COME CLOSE TO HER CLASS, BEAUTY, AND TALENT. SHE WAS A NATURAL. LOVE U ALWAYS AALIYAH!

  57. Chris DeBerry August 24, 2011

    I love u aaliyah she is great artist and she really miss

  58. Mick August 25, 2011

    R.I.P My Babygirl!! I will never forget you! I miss U so much 🙁
    Like your name says you were truly the most exalted one and the Best!!
    <3 Big Kisses <3

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