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Aaliyah to be honored by Missy Elliott during Essence Fest tribute
Missy Elliott will honor her late collaborator and friend Aaliyah at this year’s Essence Festival.
Essence announced this week that its upcoming festival lineup will include a tribute to Aaliyah celebrating 25 years since the release of her self-titled album, and 30 years since her second studio album, “One in a Million.” Elliott will be in charge of curating the celebration of the late singer and actress, who was killed in a plane crash at 22 years old in 2001. The homage to the singer will take place on the evening of July 5, the last day of the festival.
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