Iโm being dead serious when I say this, but Roll Bounce is an incredible film.
Itโs a coming of age story about the average Black American teenage experience in the 70โs
No drugs, shooting, pimping or degeneracy.
Just Black kids enjoying their summer and dealing w/ issues
Intergenerational impact!
Backstage, Missy Elliott reflected on Aaliyahโs enduring legacy and the influence she continues to have on music, culture, and generations of artists.
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This is our 4 Page Love Letter to Aaliyah.
Sevyn Streeter perfectly channeled Aaliyah's cool and vocals during our special tribute to Baby Girl. Only #ESSENCEFEST
If you only knew how many times weโve watched Ryan Destiny absolutely smash this choreography.
Tonightโs tribute was choreographed by the iconic choreographer and friend of Aaliyah, Fatima Robinson. #ESSENCEFEST
This is our tribute to the legacy of Aaliyah Dana Haughton.
Letโs take it back to 1994, when we first met Baby Girl.
To begin this celebration and give our flowers to a true icon, Mรฝa takes the stage to perform the song that introduced Aaliyah to the world: โBack & Forth.โ
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At your best you are love!
Excuse us while we sit in our feeelings a little after watching this beautiful serenade by the multi talented Mya.
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