Aaliyah's Estate Celebrates Vinyl Reissue Amid Controversy Over R. Kelly
Aaliyah’s Estate Shares TikTok of Fan Covering R. Kelly’s Face on ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number’ Vinyl Reissue

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Aaliyah's estate marked the reissue of her debut album 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number' with a message encouraging fans to share their listening experiences. A TikTok video showcased a fan covering R. Kelly's face on the album cover, prompting discussions about using modern technology to remove him entirely from the artwork due to his controversial history with Aaliyah.
- 01Aaliyah's estate urged fans to follow instructions while enjoying the reissued album, emphasizing its 90's vibe.
- 02A TikTok user demonstrated a creative way to cover R. Kelly's face on the album cover using a sticker and their thumb.
- 03Fans suggested that Aaliyah's estate should utilize AI technology to remove R. Kelly from the album art entirely.
- 04The album 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number' peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and produced two top 10 hits.
- 05Aaliyah was only 15 when she recorded the album, which was produced by R. Kelly, who later married her in a controversial union.
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Aaliyah's estate celebrated the recent reissue of her debut album, 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number,' with a call for fans to enjoy the music while sharing their experiences. The estate's message, posted on social media platforms X and Instagram, encouraged listeners to follow instructions carefully while enjoying the album's 90's swing. Accompanying the post was a TikTok video from a fan, known as @Bizzydesigner, who creatively covered R. Kelly's face on the album cover with a sticker and their thumb. This action sparked discussions among fans, many of whom suggested that Aaliyah's estate should leverage AI technology to completely remove R. Kelly from the artwork, reflecting the ongoing controversy surrounding his past with Aaliyah. The album, released in May 1994 when Aaliyah was just 15, peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and featured two top 10 hits. Aaliyah's relationship with R. Kelly, who was 27 at the time, included a brief marriage that was annulled shortly after due to her age. R. Kelly has faced numerous allegations of sexual abuse over the years and was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 for racketeering and sex trafficking.
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