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In this photo: Aaliyah is seen at one of the numerous Summer Jam events in 1997, proudly displaying a September 1997 issue of WORD UP Magazine featuring Tupac, Biggie, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and Adina Howard on its cover.

Aaliyah was asked about her thoughts on Tupac's death and commented saying, "I was very sadden, truthfully, at the tragic and senseless loss of such a multi-talented young man”.

Tupac Amaru Shakur

June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996

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#OnThisDay September 14, 1996

After the shocking passing of Tupac (9/13/96), MTV gets reactions from fellow hip hop artist.

Aaliyah says “I was very sadden, truthfully, at the tragic and senseless loss of such a multi-talented young man”

Later in the day she would attend the 6th annual MTV ROCK N JOCK Basketball charity event at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California.