Aaliyah's legacy continues to be revisited across multiple platforms, with renewed attention on her final days, her 2001 self-titled album marking its 25th anniversary, and tributes from peers like Missy Elliott and Dame Dash. Legal actions involving her family, including a lawsuit over her 2001 plane crash death, and reflections on her relationship with R. Kelly and industry silence have also surfaced. Meanwhile, her cultural impact endures through anniversary celebrations, reissued vinyl, and planned tributes at major events like Essence Fest 2026.