Aaliyah’s untimely death left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Despite her short career, she achieved an iconic status in hip-hop, and her influence continues to resonate. This year, ...

In the humid church at a Maryland strip mall, the casket was open. Inside was Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18: an avid artist and plant lover who had just graduated from high school, only to be shot and killed ...