This month marks the 10 year passing of Detroit R&B legend Aaliyah. Earlier this Summer a petition was created so that the 2011 BET Awards would be dedicated to the memory of Baby Girl, but to dismay it did not happen.
Perhaps the higher ups at BET were in fact aware of the slight backlash this snub caused,as earlier in July they announced over Twitter: “W/ the 10th anniv of Aaliyah’s passing approaching, we’re airing Romeo Must Die today at 8P/7C. Stay tuned for a tribute special next month!”.
Now that August is here, fans are waiting in anticipation to see what BET has in store. Although it seems more likely that the air date of the tribute will be the week of August 25th, as this is the official anniversary. Stay connected to Rap Ireland for our own anniversary commemoration to the R’n’B star.
