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Labels: LeBron James, Missy Elliott, Music Hoopla, New Couple, Nicole Scherzinger, PCD, TV Hoopla

Labels: Missy Elliott, Music Hoopla, New Music, PCD, Video Hoopla

Labels: Angela Simmons, Hot Night Spot, Lil' Kim, LisaRaye, Missy Elliott, Out and About, Stacey Dash, Vanessa Simmons, Vivica A Fox

Labels: Danity Kane, Missy Elliott, New Music

Labels: Keri Hilson, Missy Elliott, New Couple, Timbaland

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, Aaliyah Dana Haughton entered the music scene with her first album, "Age Aint Nothing but a Number" at the age of 15. From that point forward, Aaliyah began to revolutionize the popscape with a quick and effortless swoop, embodying what the editors of The FADER love right now; her influence in 2008 an omnipresent force from the futuristic megahits dominating the airwaves to the demure pop sensibilities fluttering throughout the underground.

Before Aaliyah's life was cut short in 2001, the Grammy-nominated artist sold millions of records worldwide—collaborating with producers and artists including Missy Elliott and Timbaland. Although Aaliyah was only in the spotlight for a short time, she had a major impact on these artists personally, and many others professionally including Mark Ronson, Ciara, Method Man, Beth Ditto, and Kid Sister. These artists and more were all interviewed, offering their take on how Aaliyah’s impact has transcended over the years, long after her death.



"It only took Aaliyah a few albums to make an indelible mark on the world of pop music, but today her influence can be felt across numerous genres," said Chris Richards, Executive Editor of The FADER. "This issue not only tracks that influence, but also offers a more personal glimpse into the life of a true pop visionary."

Missy Elliott
"We was gonna save the world. We was gonna change music every chance we got. We was gonna always be family. Forever."

Mark Ronson
"If it wasn't for Aaliyah being the face and voice of [Missy Elliott and Timbaland's] sound they might have never got to where they did. They were presenting their sort of brilliant but challenging breakthrough music through this beautiful young girl who could sing it perfectly."

Kidada Jones
"I think about her all the time...Anytime she's brought up or her music comes on the radio, it’s sweet, but it definitely sounds like she found a niche before it was here. If you listen to her music it's so relevant today, but we had it so long ago."

Damon Dash
"She was already a fashion icon, she was getting into movies, she had already planted that seed. If she was alive today she would be so relevant. I see little bits of her everywhere I look, in a lot of artists."

Labels: Aaliyah, Kidada Jones, Missy Elliott, Newsstand Snapshots

BET pulled out the red carpet for its annual "Rip The Runway" fashion show.

The event bought out Lauren London, Nelly, Diddy, Egypt, Cassie, Teyana Taylor, Rosci, Terrence J, Charli Baltimore, Trey Songz, Lil' Mama, Estelle, Cheri Dennis, Rita G, and N.E.R.D.
BET's "Rip The Runway" filmed at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom with performances from Teyana Taylor, N.E.R.D, Missy Elliott, and Snoop Dogg.

The urban fashion show highlighted many brands in the hip-hop community like Nelly's Apple Bottoms clothing line and Diddy's Sean John.

Hosted by Lauren London and Nelly, "Rip The Runway" was filmed and directed by music director Chris Robinson. "Rip The Runway" is set for a March 4th premiere on BET.

Labels: black star power, Cassie, Cheri Dennis, Diddy, Lauren London, Lil' Mama, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Pharrell Williams, Teyana Taylor, Trey Songz

Labels: Missy Elliott, New Music