When a legend like Aaliyah is involved, you know the stakes are high. And, Tank just made it clear hes not vibing with how things went down on his recent posthumous collaboration. The R&B singers recent post has fans buzzing as he opens up about some behind-the-scenes drama fans didnt see coming.
Tank Speaks Out About Aaliyah Collab
When it comes to handling a legacy, respect isnt optional and, Tank just made it clear he feels it was seriously lacking with the release of his collab with Aaliyah, ‘Gone,’ which dropped in May. He even revealed that he never signed off on the track’s final version or its visuals. Dropping a posthumous release without the blessing of one of the late icons closest collaborators? Thats a recipe for backlash. And, honestly, hes not here for how it all went down.
In a recent Instagram post, Tank shared:
“The Aaliyah song you are hearing featuring myself I did out of love for her. I had concerns and I expressed them. From the track, to the vocals, to the mix, and to the visual. I STILL went forward knowing I would at least be able to approve the final products. I haven’t approved one thing you’ve heard or seen. I find out when you find out. Me thinking people had changed was my mistake and I own it! Aaliyah deserves better! My silence would imply that I support this and I can no longer.”
The Internet Is Split On This One
Some folks ran straight to The Shade Rooms Instagram to clown Tanks fit in the visualizer because yall know the internet never misses a moment. Others got emotional, saying they just miss Aaliyah and wish her legacy was handled with more care. And, a good number of commenters are siding with Tank, saying hes right and folks need to stop playin with Baby Girls name and artistry.
This Instagram user @tahm1r_215 shared, “I believe him, he one of the best weve seen if Im bein honest”
And, Instagram user @therealriribaby wrote, “He look like he on Grand Theft Auto ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @officiallydeedee16 added, “Can they just leave Aaliyahs music alone, matter fact cancel that album that fans been waiting on for 3 years ”
Then, Instagram user @ayedeebee said, “Aaliyah, baby girl Im so sorry theyre doing you like this ”
Instagram user @noyaj90 commented, “This is messed up. They just wanted a coin. Played with Tank and Aaliyah“
Finally, Instagram user @shaunswaggg wrote, “Smh now youve pissed Tank and me off. I miss you Aaliyahfr fr ”
What Really Went Down With The Track
