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Roomies, Barbie has done their big one and released an Aaliyah doll in honor of the late singer’s 46th birthday.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Barbie released the doll as part of the brand’s Music Series. Per the Mattel Creations website, the item’s description asserts that “Aaliyah’s smooth vocals and innovative sound helped shape 90s R&B, and her influence on music and fashion continues to be felt today. Our tribute to ‘Babygirls’ life and sound will take any collection to the top of the charts.”
Furthermore, the doll was priced at $55 and modeled after the faux leather outfit Aaliyah donned for her music video, ‘One In A Million.’
Per the Detroit Free Press, the doll was exclusively made available to purchase to the Barbie Club 59 members. Additionally, sales were intended to begin on Wednesday, January 15, and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on January 16. However, the doll has already sold out.
Check out photos of Barbie’s Aaliyah doll below.
Social media users shared their reactions to Barbie’s Aaliyah doll while celebrating the life of the singer in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Rip Babygirl ”
While Instagram user @sharismyth added, “And its already out of stock and selling for triple on eBay bet everyone that bought it to resell it wasnt even alive when she was on top of her game”
While Instagram user @i_am_ajaylove added, “She should have been had a doll. Happy heavenly 46th bday”
Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “It looks just like her!!! Love the Aaliyah doll release ”
While Instagram user @hayden_williams added, “It was such an honour to collaborate on this project with Aaliyahs Brother Rashad! This doll further solidifies her legacy & icon status! Mattel did a beautiful job! She sold out in 29 mins ”
As The Shade Room previously reported, Aaliyah most recently made headlines by way of her former boyfriend, Dame Dash, speaking on his affiliation with R. Kelly. In October, Dash reflected on his time working alongside Jay-Z and their appearance in Kelly’s ‘Fiesta’ music video.
“when Jay was proceeding to still do business with R. Kelly, I went back and told Aaliyah, like, ‘Yo, theyre still doing projects, they got singles together, theyre shooting videos. I dont want to go to the video. I dont want to be or have any parts of it,'” Dash recalled.
Despite his discomfort and the allegations concerning Kelly and Aaliyah, Dash explained how Aaliyah’s response led him to still make the appearance in ‘Fiesta.’
