Aaliyah remains one in a million.
Almost 24 years after the “Try Again” singer’s tragic death in a plane crash at the age of 22, Mattel is honoring Aaliyah on what would have been her 46th birthday with her very own Barbie as part of their Music Series collection.
“Today on Aaliyah’s birthday, Barbie honors the Princess of R&B’s unmatched legacy as a once-in-a-generation talent,” the official Barbie account posted to Instagram Jan. 16. “A rising star who left an unforgettable mark on pop culture, the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations.”
Inspired by her outfit in the “One in a Million” music video, the doll—which is currently sold out on the Mattel site—donned an all-black, faux leather look, including a vest, crop top and silver studded pants, complete with black gloves and sunglasses.
And the Barbie was not only a love letter from Mattel, but also from Aaliyah’s brother Rashad Haughton, who worked closely with the toy company to design the doll and was “blown away” by the results.
