Aaliyah’s Brother Believes She Would Be The ‘Biggest Star In The World’ Today

Aaliyah with her Brother at the MTV 20th Anniversary party, “MTV20: Live and Almost Legal” at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on 8/1/01. Photo by Evan Agostini/ImageDirect

January 16th marked what would have been Aaliyah’s 46th birthday.

Many believed you would have gone on to be “the biggest star in the world” including her brother.

In an interview with PEOPLE, Rashad Haughton, Aaliyah’s brother, reflected on his sister’s legacy and said that he still speaks to her.

“I do often talk to her in times of trouble, or when I’m really missing her,” Haughton said. “I talk to her in my heart, in my mind, in my dreams.” 

“One thing he would say, if given the opportunity to speak to her now, is “I love you, and I’m so proud of you, and let’s enjoy this together,” he continued. “I know you’re smiling. And let’s hold this doll. Let’s share it with everyone, let’s listen to ‘One in a Million’ and listen to all the fans and their reactions. I love you so much.”

To celebrate her legacy, Haughton teamed with Barbie for the launch of Aaliyah’s on deal. Donned in black leather, the doll pays homage to her classic “One in a Million” video. The doll sold out on her birthday.

“Today on Aaliyah’s birthday, Barbie honors the Princess of R&B’s unmatched legacy as a once-in-a-generation talent,” the post on Instagram read. “A rising star who left an unforgettable mark on pop culture, the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations.”

Haughton shared that he commemorates Aaliyah’s birthday and other significant dates by listening to her music.

“Her voice is so angelic. One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard, still to this day,” he said. “Her presence comes through in her music. Her presence comes through in these collaborations that we do.”

In addition to missing his sister’s sense of humor, she was known to care for those around her.

 “My sister, although she worked so hard, she always was loving and caring to the people around her,” Haughton explained. “Her makeup artists, the managers.”

He also shared that Aaliyah would be thrilled to have a Barbie in her likeness.

“I can see her playing with these dolls wherever she is right now, which I know is heaven and in a beautiful place,” he said. “And she’s going to have a doll with her, and be doing all the dance moves from ‘One in a Million’ with it.”


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