Late R&B icon Aaliyah is among the genre’s superstars set for induction into the 2023 class of the R&B Hall of Fame.

Besting Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Anita Baker, Janet Jackson, and others for the honor, the ‘One in a Million’ singer was one of 20 selected for inclusion in this year’s ceremony and leads a list that features New Edition, Jermaine Dupri, Peabo Bryson, Thelma Houston, and others.

Before her name is cemented in the institution’s hallowed halls alongside the likes of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and other R&B legends at the induction ceremony on September 24, ABC News announced the enduring influence of her music, fashion, and persona will be the center of the next iteration of its ‘Superstar‘ series.

Details inside.

Two months before the 22nd anniversary of Aaliyah’s untimely passing, ‘Superstar: Aaliyah‘ – a one-hour ABC special that follows the groundbreaking singer’s life and enduring legacy with never-before-seen video footage and interviews – will take over airwaves.

Beyond exploring her meteoric rise to fame, the primetime television event will also delve into her troubled relationship with embattled R&B legend R. Kelly and circumstances around the plane crash that caused her death in August 2001.

The special is accented with exclusive interviews with those who knew her best including Barry Hankerson (her manager, label head, and uncle) and former fiance Damon Dash (music executive). Other high-profile appearances come from artists who cite Aaliyah as an inspiration like music producer will.i.am as well as singers Justine Skye and Sevyn Streeter.

Ahead of the ‘Superstar’ June 14 premiere, watch the official trailer above.

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