Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, respects his sister’s memory.
Hip-hop has never forgotten Aalyiah, an enduring talent taken too quickly in a tragic plane crash. To preserve his memory, Mrs. Tussauds recently commissioned the iconic wax figure, and launched it overnight into a crowded house. Standing next to a living human-like figure was his brother Rashad Haughton, who took a moment to pay strong respect to his sister’s memory.
“To capture the beauty, unique style, and grace of my sister is not an easy task,” explained Rashad. “And everyone involved does an extraordinary job, as you can see, right? It’s amazing. My sister is famous for saying, and I’m paraphrasing, that she’s only competing with herself. You all know that quote. I think we all can agree that he chose some very difficult competitions. “
“Some of you in this room know him personally or have the opportunity to meet him and experience that special quality,” he continued. “Other people can see it radiating through the screen in videos, films and interviews. The special quality I’m talking about is my sister’s humility. Being friendly and down-to-earth is what attracts people to her. The ability to treat everyone around her like a star. And let them shine like he is extraordinary. Each of you in this room is a star, I want to tell you that. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. “