Aaliyah’s Estate Shares TikTok of Fan Covering R. Kelly’s Face on ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number’ Vinyl Reissue
Aaliyah's estate recently celebrated the reissue of her debut album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number.' The estate shared a TikTok video of a fan covering R. Kelly's face on the album's cover, reflecting ongoing concerns about his past. Fans have suggested using AI to remove R. Kelly from the artwork entirely, highlighting the complexities surrounding Aaliyah's legacy.
- ▪Aaliyah's estate celebrated the reissue of her debut album 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number.'
- ▪A TikTok video showed a fan covering R. Kelly's face on the album's cover art.
- ▪Fans have called for the use of AI to remove R. Kelly from the cover instead of using a sticker.
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Aaliyah backstage at Madison Square Garden for Lifebeat's Urban Aid benefit concert on Oct. 5, 1995, in New York City. Catherine McGann/Getty Images Aaliyah’s estate celebrated the reissue of Baby Girl’s Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number earlier this week, and hoped that fans followed “instructions” while running back the late singer’s 1994 debut album. Related Legacy Publishing Launches With 800‑Song Catalog Featuring Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Timbaland Aaliyah Lands Her First Adult R&B Airplay No.
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