In celebration of Aaliyah‘s birthday, Barbie ... dolls for hours when we were kids. She would make them sing, dance, and perform little concerts," said Haughton in a statement. "It's clear to me ...

Barbie's latest launch honors the life and legacy of Aaliyah. Barbie is paying homage to one of the most iconic voices of the 1990s, Aaliyah, with the launch of a collectible doll in her honor.

Rashad Haughton worked closely with the Barbie design team to ensure that every detail accurately represented his sister's style and what she meant to her fans.

“I can vividly remember my sister playing with her favorite Barbie dolls for hours when we were kids. She would make them sing, dance, and perform little concerts. It’s clear to me now ...

Aaliyah died in 2001 at the age of 22. To create the doll, the Barbie Design team worked with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, with the doll’s outfit, a matching leather moto-style set ...