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Late Singer Aaliyah Gets A Barbie Named After Her - And It Sells Out in 30 Minutes!

Of course, this leaves fans of the R&B, hip-hop singer totally unhappy. Aaliyah had passed away in 2001 at the age of 22 after a tragic plane crash.

Aaliyah and (R) the Aaliyah Barbie
Aaliyah and (R) the Aaliyah Barbie Photograph: (Getty Images/Instagram)

This Barbie Girl Lives in Fan's Hearts

Fans of the late R&B superstar Aaliyah have mixed feelings. While she just got a Barbie doll named after her, it also reportedly got sold out online in 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more. The singer passed away in 2001, due to a plane crash. She joins a list of singers such as Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé, Cher, Cyndi Lauper and more.  

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Aaliyah (or Aaliyah Haughton as is her full name) is regarded as one of the most well-known R&B artists in the ‘90s. Her track One in a Million scorched the charts and was nominated Best R&B/Soul Single – Female at the Soul Train Music Awards (1998). She also grabbed attention as a fashion icon with her chic street style - sweat suits, bandanas, leather jackets and animal print ensembles. 

About The Aaliyah Barbie

The Aaliyah Barbie
The Aaliyah Barbie Photograph: (Instagram)

It is now almost 24 years after Aaliyah’s death, that the singer has been honoured with a Barbie doll made in her likeness (yes it even has her side parting) by Mattel. It released on January 16 for pre-order when the late singer would have been 46. Fans can, however feel assured as the stores are expected to restock the doll.  

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