Remembering Aaliyah ten years later

It has been ten years since the talented Aaliyah died in a plane crash along with eight others. Aaliyah broke on the scene in the early '90s, singing and working with some of the biggest names in R&B music. Sadly, it was her last film, but she had been sought out for other films, including the Matrix films.

On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah boarded a small twin-engine plane in the Bahamas with eight others. She had just finished filming a music video for her song Rock the Boat. Shortly after taking off, the plane crashed, killing Aaliyah and those aboard.

The LA Times reports that to commemorate the star and her short, yet promising career, BET will air a special Thursday night at 8pm, titled Aaliyah: One In A Million.

Remembering Aaliyah, 10 years later

It's been a decade since the tragic death of R&B star and budding actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton.

Aboard were Aaliyah and eight others -- including her hair stylist, Eric Forman, makeup artists Anthony Dodd and Christopher Maldonado, security guard Scott Gallin, video producer Douglas Kratz, Blackground Records employees Keith Wallace and Gina Smith, and the pilot, Luis Morales III. In an instant their lives and Aaliyah's promising career were gone.

Ciara, who is best known for her singing and dancing moves, has an Aaliyah-inspired stage presence and dressing style.

At the time of her death, she had three top-selling albums under her belt, many nominations and awards and was slated to have a big role in "The Matrix Reloaded" and "Matrix Revolution" movies.

DMX Talks 'Priceless' Moments With Aaliyah

DMX isn't known for his soft side but he's always been vocal for his love for Aaliyah. In the tribute version of Aaliyah's "Miss You," DMX opens the music video with heartfelt words to the singer.

"Dearest, sweet Aaliyah. Keyshia Cole, Monica, SWV, Ciara & More Female Singers Talk Aaliyah's Influence.

The two friends grew closer when working on her first film, Romeo Must Die. "Most people would have there people call, but she came herself. You have to ask me if I want to be in a movie with Aaliyah? Hell yeah.' After the film wrapped, DMX and Aaliyah recorded and shot the visuals for the film's song,"Back in One Piece." I got to bring Aaliyah to the hood. Although working together in film and music, Aaliyah was more than a co-worker to DMX and visa versa. Damon Dash Talks Losing Aaliyah: 'Nothing Prepares You for That'

Aaliyah would be on top," DMX tells The Juice. "Thank you," DMX says she would tell Aaliyah if still here. Thank you for memories. Dame Dash Remembers Aaliyah 10 Years After Her Death

Aaliyah's death 10 years ago stunned the nation, but no more than her boyfriend at the time, Dame Dash. Both artists were on top of their game at the time of Aaliyah's death, so they didn't have a lot of physical time together during their relationship, but Dame cherished every moment of it.