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"Aaliyah: One in a Million" special talent

Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) - TWEET: “I’m great people for all [of you] who keep asking! Alive and well! Sadly, someone was that miserable to make up such a cruel rumor! Makes me work harder make em mad!” Missy dispels rumors that she passed away. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Missy Elliott - As one of Aaliyah's closest friends, she will share memories of the star gone too soon. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Timbaland @Timbaland - Tweet: R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan sending my condolences 2 his fam & love ones. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Timbaland - The producer that crafted Aaliyah's signature sound and produced most of her biggest hits. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Patti LaBelle - Ms. Patti shares an amazing story about Aaliyah that you don't want to miss. Make sure you tune in to the Aaliyah: One in a Million special on BET Thursday, August 25 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Patti LaBelle - Ms. Patti shares an amazing story about Aaliyah that you don't want to miss. Make sure you tune in to the Aaliyah: One in a Million special on BET Thursday, August 25 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Nadine Ellis - Actress Nadine Ellis worked alongside a pair of stars from The Game (Gabrielle Dennis, Wendy Raquel Robinson) in a romantic comedy titled He's Mine Not Yours. In the works for Ellis in 2012 is a role in The Coaliiton, co-written by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs. (Photo: Valerie Goodloe/PictureGroup)

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Nadine Ellis - The Let's Stay Together actress was a dancer in Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat" video. (Photo: Valerie Goodloe/PictureGroup)

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Ledisi on Learning to Let Go of Her Ego - "Be humble! In the end people really care about how you treat them, not just how good you are at what you do." (Photo credit: Mychal Watts/PictureGroup)

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Ledisi - You'll have to tune in to see how Aaliyah had an impact on Ledisi. (Photo: Mychal Watts/PictureGroup)

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Tank - “She was definitely one in a million. I mean, just beautiful inside and out.” To find out what other memories Tank has of Aaliyah go here. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/Retna)

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Tank - “She was definitely one in a million. I mean, just beautiful inside and out.” To find out what other memories Tank has of Aaliyah go here. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/Retna)

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Damon Dash\r - The Roc-A-Fella Records executive was dating Aaliyah at the time of her death and said he had plans on marrying her. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Millicent Shelton - As one who directed Aaliyah, “She had a natural performance ability, that as soon as you turned on the camera, she was relaxed.” (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP)

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Millicent Shelton - As one who directed Aaliyah, “She had a natural performance ability, that as soon as you turned on the camera, she was relaxed.” (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP)

Match #5: Kelly Rowland - Kelly Rowland and Terrence J have known each other for quite some time considering that she has been a guest on 106 & Park quite a few times. Both stars have a work ethic that you wouldn't believe and are serious about their careers as well as the people that they keep in their circle. They both have it together, so if the stars aligned, they'd be great together. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For Bloomingdale's)

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Kelly Rowland\r - You don't want to miss the BET Aaliyah: One in a Million special airing Thursday, August 25 at 8P/7C. Kelly tells the story where Destiny's Child first met Aaliyah. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For Bloomingdale's)

Laurieann Gibson - As a choreograper, Laurieann got much inspiration from Aaliyah. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Laurieann Gibson - As a choreograper, Laurieann got much inspiration from Aaliyah. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Omarion - "The first time I ever saw Aaliyah she was coming out of a bookstore. I couldn’t believe it was her. She was fine! I had to do a double take." (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Lala Vazquez-Anthony - @lala: On this day, 9/11, we remember,we reflect,& we pray.May God bless those who have lost some1. May God bless the heroes. May God bless us all. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

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Lala Anthony - Lala will give her fondest memories of Aaliyah. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for TIME)

Swizz Beatz\r - What did Aaliyah's sound mean for up and coming producer Swizz Beatz? You'll have to watch the Aaliyah: One in a Million special to find out. (Photo: Brad Barket/Picturegroup)

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Swizz Beatz\r - What did Aaliyah's sound mean for up and coming producer Swizz Beatz? You'll have to watch the Aaliyah: One in a Million special to find out. (Photo: Brad Barket/Picturegroup)

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Laz Alonso - Actor and former BET host Laz Alonso inside the Ford Focus Social Media Lounge.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Laz Alonso - Laz reflects on the beautiful singer gone too soon. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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