aaliyah
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Here Are Our Favorite Aaliyah Jams
As the singer/actress receives two new gold records, we’re celebrating her legacy of unforgettable music.
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Ginuwine Reveals Fallout With Aaliyah, How He Received Forgiveness From Late Star After Her Death
The “Pony’ singer discussed his strained relationship with the late singer/actress.
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R. Kelly Reportedly Made Aaliyah’s Parents Sign NDA After Marriage Annulment
Kelly allegedly also asked the minister that officiated the wedding to sign one as well, but he declined and testified against Kelly during his 2021 trial.
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9 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read This July
Summer days are meant for reading. Here are some great titles coming your way in July.
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Drew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors Act
Dixon and Hylton were among several speakers advocating for the end of statutes of limitations that prevent many survivors from seeking justice.
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‘I Stay Coogi Down to the Socks’: Remembering the Fashion That Shaped Black Culture
From celebrity labels to iconic trends: A look at some of the best hip-hop fashion from the past.
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R.Kelly’s New York Trial Nears End as Prosecutors Begin Closing Arguments
While the prosecutorial team spent nearly five weeks presenting their case, the defense, in contrast, spent less than three days.
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R. Kelly’s Defense Begins With Shaky Start as Witness Claims He Never Saw the Singer With Underage Girls—Then Admits He Actually Did
This testimony comes during the fifth week of the singer’s federal trial in Brooklyn.
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The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present Witnesses
The prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in Brooklyn, N.Y., federal court.
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A Look at the Legal Machine That Worked to Keep R. Kelly’s Accusers Silent
In addition to fear, shame and guilt, other factors such as nondisclosure agreements and settlements often play a large part in silencing survivors.