Aaliyah fans were left furious after pre-orders for a special edition Barbie of the late star sold out on what would have been her 46th birthday on Thursday.
The R&B singer, who was born on January 16, tragically died at age 22 in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001.
To celebrate her birthday, Mattel released the collectible doll for pre-order and the restock will officially be available in Target stores on January 26.
The Barbie design team notably collaborated with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, to create an outfit inspired by one she wore in her 1996 music video for One In A Million.
However, social media users took to X to share their frustration over not being able to purchase the Music Collector Series doll.
One of them wrote: ‘How come everyone bought that Aaliyah Barbie? Don’t make me angry! I wanted to give that to my nieces, they’re all annoying.’

Aaliyah fans were left furious after pre-orders for the late star’s special edition Barbie sold out on what would have been her 46th birthday on Thursday.
Another wrote, “Looks like the Aaliyah Barbie doll is already sold out,” while one fan wrote, “I feel like the Aaliyah Barbie should be limited to just millennials and Gen X.”
“I’m really not surprised Aaliyah’s Barbie doll sold out in 30 minutes,” an X user also shared.
One added: “They better make more of that Aaliyah Barbie doll.” It should stay in stock all year round, because what the fuck?
‘Man, that Aaliyah Barbie doll is already sold out. “It’s so beautiful,” wrote another, while one social media user wrote with a crying face emoji: “Aaliyah Barbie is already sold out.”
One fan commented: ‘Aaliyah Barbie sold out immediately on her birthday!! Expected!!’
‘Aaliyah’s demand is crazy. Her Barbie doll sold out everywhere in minutes, and pre-orders for the next batch are sold out… And yes… I wanted one,” one wrote.
Another wrote: ‘I wanted Aaliyah Barbie so badly! But of course it sold out seconds after the 5am drop. I’m sad for me but happy for his heritage. The girl deserves it! 1/16.’
“The resellers of that Aaliyah Barbie are going to try to have a field day,” one fan shared on X.

The Barbie design team notably collaborated with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, to create an outfit inspired by one she wore in her 1996 music video for One In A Million.

However, social media users took to X to share their frustration over not being able to purchase the Music Collector Series doll.

Another wrote, “Looks like the Aaliyah Barbie doll is already sold out,” while one fan wrote, “I feel like the Aaliyah Barbie should be limited to just millennials and Gen X.”

One added: “They better make more of that Aaliyah Barbie doll.” It should stay in stock all year round, because what the fuck?

‘Man, that Aaliyah Barbie doll is already sold out. “It’s so beautiful,” wrote another, while one social media user wrote with a crying face emoji: “Aaliyah Barbie is already sold out.”

One fan commented: ‘Aaliyah Barbie sold out immediately on her birthday!! Expected!!’


‘Aaliyah’s demand is crazy. Her Barbie doll sold out everywhere in minutes, and pre-orders for the next batch are sold out… And yes… I wanted one,” one wrote.

Another wrote: ‘I wanted Aaliyah Barbie so badly! But of course it sold out seconds after the 5am drop. I’m sad for me but happy for his heritage. The girl deserves it! 1/16’
One fan expressed: ‘WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT BARBIE WAS DROPPING AN AALIYAH DOLL?!!!!!’
“I just had a birthday when I found out there will be an Aaliyah (Barbie) doll on her birthday today… and it’s sold out,” wrote another.
“As a member of the generation that played “Are You That Somebody” at the dinner tables, I would have loved this.”
On Target and Mattel’s websites, “Sold Out” can be seen under the main description of the special edition doll.
Barbie is part of the Music Collector series and includes other stars such as Stevie Nicks and David Bowie. The retail price of the Aaliyah doll is $55.
The late singer’s brother, Rashad, helped design the doll’s costume, which is a leather crop top with slits in the front and matching pants.
The Barbie also wears a short zippered vest, as well as black boots and elbow-length fingerless gloves.
‘I vividly remember my sister playing with her favorite Barbie dolls for hours when we were kids. He made them sing, dance and give small concerts,” his brother recalled, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

One fan expressed: ‘WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT BARBIE WAS DROPPING AN AALIYAH DOLL?!!!!!’

“I just had a birthday when I found out there will be an Aaliyah (Barbie) doll on her birthday today… and it’s sold out,” wrote another.



On Target and Mattel’s websites, “Sold Out” can be seen under the main description of the special edition doll.

The late singer’s brother, Rashad, helped design the doll’s costume, which is a leather crop top with slits in the front and matching pants.
“My sister would be thrilled to see her legacy celebrated in this way, allowing fans to dream big and believe they can be anything their hearts desire.”
Barbie Senior Vice President and Mattel Global Head of Dolls Krista Berger also shared her own statement.
“We hope Aaliyah Barbie serves as a powerful reminder to her loyal fans and Barbie collectors around the world that, like Aaliyah, they can unlock their unlimited potential and achieve anything they set their mind to by embracing their passion and drive.”
Aaliyah is known for releasing a number of hit songs throughout her career, including One In A Million, Back And Forth and At Your Best.
The late star earned several accolades, including three American Music Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards.
It also earned a variety of nominations, including five Grammy Awards and four Billboard Music Awards.

The late star earned several accolades, including three American Music Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards; seen in 1997 in New York

After filming a music video for the song Rock The Boat in the Bahamas in August 2001, a total of nine passengers, including Aaliyah, boarded a Cessna 402 plane that crashed after takeoff (seen above).
At the age of 15, Aaliyah was illegally married to sex trafficker R Kelly when she was 27, but the marriage was later annulled. At the time of her death, she was dating Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash.
He also made a name for himself on the big screen, taking on roles in films such as Romeo Must Die (2000) and Queen Of The Damned (2002).
After filming a music video for the song Rock The Boat in the Bahamas in August 2001, a total of nine passengers, including Aaliyah, boarded a Cessna 402 aircraft at Marsh Harbor Airport in the Abaco Islands.
Shortly after takeoff, the plane crashed and caught fire, killing everyone on board, plus the pilot.