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On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Janet Jackson took to Twitter to post a heartfelt letter she wrote to Aaliyah on the14th anniversary of her death.
R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash at 22 on Aug. 25, 2001.
And though Aaliyah died at a very young age, she managed to created a longstanding legacy in the music industry and among her fans as displayed by the many #ripAaliyah posts on Twitter and other social media platforms.
In the letter, Jackson expressed her love for Aaliyah and revealed that they both shared a “scared” and “everlasting” bond.
Check out Jackson’s tweet here:
Sources say that Aaliyah had plans to work with Jackson on a musical collaboration prior to her death and often cited Jackson as one her biggest musical influences. Before her death Janet and Aaliyah also developed a budding friendship.
Rest in peace baby girl, you will never be forgotten.
