The short-lived availability of the hits collection is the latest entry in the ongoing drama of how the singer’s work has been managed since her untimely death. The recent release of “Ultimate Aaliyah” was the handiwork of Craze Productions, a London-based company that has issued the singer’s music digitally, albeit allegedly illegally. A fan writes a message on a billboard at Tower Records in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard promoting Aaliyah’s 2001 album after the singer’s tragic death. A fan writes a message on a billboard at Tower Records in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard promoting Aaliyah’s 2001 album after the singer’s tragic death. Hankerson has largely kept a low profile since Aaliyah’s death and attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2017 23:23 UTC