The 'Work It' rapper posts on Twitter a video of herself writing a handwritten note to the late singer.
- August 27, 2018
AceShowbiz - Missy Elliott has paid tribute to late singer Aaliyah with an emotional video to mark the anniversary of her death.
The Try Again hitmaker died on 25 August 2001 after the plane carrying the singer and eight others, which was en route to Florida, crashed just after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport in the Bahamas.
All on board were killed. It was later determined that the vehicle was overloaded by approximately 700 pounds and carried one extra passenger.
Aaliyah had been in the Caribbean to complete filming her music video for Rock the Boat, a track off of her self-titled third album.
On Saturday, August 25, her fans and famous friends took to social media to honour the singer, 17 years after her tragic death.
Missy posted a video of herself writing a handwritten note on Twitter, which read: "Aaliyah, we miss you so much. But your legacy will live on forever and ever!"
Aaliyah (Babygirl) I can only imagine how great you would be today winning oscars😉& creating sick music & still setting fashion trends! Your mom & brother @RAD_6 & your fans been holding it down 4 uâ¤ï¸you will always be A One in A Million🙌🾠sleep peacefully angel BabygirlðŸ™ðŸ¾ pic.twitter.com/daHhoIs8k5
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 25, 2018
The Work It rapper then pans the camera over to a pile of clothes emblazoned with Aaliyah's name and face.
"I can only imagine how great you would be today, winning Oscars & creating sick music & still setting fashion trends!" she continued in the caption for the video. "Your mom & brother @RAD_6 & your fans been holding it down 4 u. You will always be A One in A Million sleep peacefully angel Babygirl."
