Thursday, April 30, 2026
Jazze Pha Speaks on Producing For Aaliyah
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Princess R&B AA: Giving Aaliyah the Ebonliner Cover Story
"Ebonliner is an independent article post and podcast dedicated to soul icons. We are not affiliated with Ebony Media Operations."
Look at this cover!
For the first time, Aaliyah Haughton — the Princess of R&B — is front and center on Ebonliner. Not in 1994 when Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number dropped. Not in 1996 when One in a Million changed the sound of R&B forever. Not even in 2000–2001 when “Try Again” ruled the charts, Romeo Must Die made her a movie star, and the world was finally catching up to her futuristic cool.
Ebony never put her on the front cover while she was alive. And that still feels wild. Read More
It’s Your Time by Luther Barnes
I’m praying for Aaliyah’s mom and brother and her Auntie Gladys Knight that they stay blessed. I’m in the mood for a gospel song tonight.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Aaliyah and Jet Li Finished Without the Kiss
In the movie "Romeo Must Die," Aaliyah and Jet Li develop a deep connection, giving a modern twist to the classic story of "Romeo and Juliet." Instead of ending with a typical romantic kiss, the filmmakers chose to wrap up the story in a different way. The ending gives a thoughtful glimpse into their bond, showing that there's more to their connection than just a fairytale finish. Romeo Must Die was a great movie in my opinion. Aaliyah seemed excited and happy about making the movie more than anything she’s ever done to me.
Aaliyah’s Mom Didn’t Approve of Certain Dance Moves
Gail Nobles 4/21/2026
Aaliyah said in an interview that her mother, Diane Haughton, had to approve her dance moves to ensure they maintained a specific level of "sexiness" without being inappropriate.
Aaliyah's brother, Rashad, mentioned that the "Rock the Boat" video was the first and only time their family was not present due to his mother's eye surgery.
The video I am referring to is an interview clip from Aaliyah's past, where she discussed her dance choreography and the influence of her mother on her performances. Aaliyah's mother, Diane Haughton, was known to be protective and had a significant role in her daughter's life and career. In an interview, Aaliyah mentioned having to run certain dance moves by her mom to ensure they were appropriate and aligned with her values. This highlights the close relationship they had and how Aaliyah balanced her artistic expression with her family's expectations.
There was a scene in the Rock the Boat video where they showed below the waist. Aaliyah was dancing closely with the other girl. I believe Rashad when he said that the family was not there.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Rock the Boat Message
This morning when I looked at clips and questions about Aaliyah in the Bahamas, I discerned something. Whenever I see this clip, I discern Aaliyah saying: That is not me!
What I Think the Discernment Means
As I think back, I remember a little documentary clip saying Aaliyah did not like going under water making the music video ‘Rock the Boat’. It was not easy for her.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Aaliyah- God is Showing Us He’s the Ultimate Authority
God is showing us that he is the ultimate authority of life and death, not the media or the world. He is telling us: "Don't believe everything you see; believe what I tell you.
To me, Aaliyah's spirit, influence, or assignment is still active on the earth. She's got fans that care, and hearing about her death has helped to open my eyes. It feels like Aaliyah has never left and God sees everything. God knows everything.
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