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By Gail Nobles 3/30/2026
It’s a good thing Aaliyah didn’t reach the peak of her fame. If she had, she might have felt pressured to do things she wasn’t comfortable with to maintain her career. While she wasn’t flawless, she was a good person. Many men admired her, but that didn’t mean they would treat her right or deserved her.
From what I’ve seen and heard, Aaliyah helped others shine and stood out herself. She was on the rise and may have been about to work with even bigger stars when she suddenly left us. There are whispers that she wanted to break free, and I believe that. Aaliyah didn’t seem to have the support she needed, and I understand that feeling.
One person at the Top?
Why is there this idea that only one person can be at the top? It’s been said that Aaliyah had power, which is great, but it’s foolish to think only one can hold that title. The music industry feels like a big gang sometimes.
Remember the days of Motown? Berry Gordy had many successful groups and stars. The same goes for the 70s and 80s, where multiple acts could shine. It seems immature to insist that there can only be one top artist nowadays. Music isn’t the same as it used to be, so who cares about who's number one? Nothing seems genuine anymore. I can almost hear Aaliyah’s spirit expressing that it’s all driven by jealousy.
