First look at controversial Aaliyah Biopic

Alexandra Shipp is playing Aaliyah in her rise and sudden death in a plane crash when she was just 22 years old. Wendy Williams, executive producer, has defended the decision to make the biopic despite Aaliyah's family stating publicly that they are against the making of the film. The family have made every effort to block any of the deceased star's music from appearing in the film. Williams' opinion defending the movie is that it is "tastefully" done and is "not throwing anyone under the bus". The biopic will be released on the 15th of November 2015. The film is based on the biography Aaliyah: More Than A Woman written by Christopher Farley. Aaliyah was an American singer, dancer, actress and model who was first signed to a record label at age 12. She is credited for redefining R&B and hip hop in the 1990s and attracting new demographics to R&B.

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