Missy Elliott Remembers Aaliyah, Nine Years Later'I miss her every day,' late singer's collaborator tells MTV News.
It's been 9 years since Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a plane crash and left an immense void in the hearts of her family, friends and fans.
The singer's star was still rising when her life was cut short. She released multiplatinum albums and had just started her film career, but there was always a sense that her journey would be a long one, destined for greatness.
Traces of her style and influence are apparent in contemporary artists, but her legacy is most evident in her collaborators, including Timbaland, Ginuwine and Missy Elliot.
Missy spoke with MTV News via e-mail and shared some of her favorite Aaliyah memories.
MTV: When you look around today at some of the current R&B stars, who do you see traces of Aaliyah's influence in?
