Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Own Son For The Singer’s Tragic Plane Crash In Shocking New Lawsuit

Aaliyah’s family feud has gotten ugly, with her uncle accusing his son of failing to arrange the travel that preceded the singer’s death. The post Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Own Son For The Singer’s Tragic Plane Crash In Shocking New Lawsuit appeared first on MadameNoire.

Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Own Son For The Singer’s Tragic Plane Crash In Shocking New Lawsuit
Funeral for Late R&B Singer Aaliyah
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More than 25 years after Aaliyah’s death, a bitter family feud has resurfaced with a stunning allegation: The late singer’s uncle says his own son bears some responsibility for the plane crash that killed her.

According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Jomo Hankerson is suing his father, Barry Hankerson, and his record label, Blackground Records, over a dispute involving Aaliyah’s music and other artists’ catalogs.

Barry was Aaliyah’s uncle and longtime manager, while Jomo is his son and Aaliyah’s cousin.

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