Aaliyah/Shutterstock Missy Elliott curated a tribute to the late R&B princess, Aaliyah during this year’s Essence Festival. Several artists, including Mya, Chloe, and Sevyn Streeter, performed music from Aaliyah's catalogue while while donning outfits inspired by the iconic artist. Missy, who was a close friend and former music producer for Aaliyah, felt it was time to honor the star with a musical tribute. Mya singing "Back and Forth" /Instagram screenshot Despite Aaliyah's