Aaliyah ditches the dark shades and edgy demeanor that her fans loved her for in exchange for a sensual deep cut. Every year, someone famous recreates Toni Braxton’s debut album cover for Halloween.

After Aaliyah passed, Ashanti stepped up and became the next big thing in R&B. Her debut album, Ashanti (2002), had that same smooth vibe Aaliyah was known for, mixing R&B with hip-hop.

Rashad Haughton, the late singer’s brother, tells TODAY.com the "message" he hopes people get from the new Aaliyah Barbie doll.