A limited edition Barbie of Aaliyah sold out within hours of going on sale on what would have been the late R&B singer’s 46th birthday.

Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring influence on music, fashion and pop culture, became available for pre-order Thursday on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday.

A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

Released on what would have been the late singer's 46th birthday, preorders for the Mattel Creations' doll are selling out fast

The much-anticipated Aaliyah Barbie doll, released at midnight on January 16, 2025, on MattelCreations.com, sold out in just 30 minutes. Retailing for $64.99, the doll was accompanied by a one-year membership to Barbie Club 59, granting members access to exclusive deals and early product releases.

The beloved R&B singer, who died in 2001, was honored with her own Barbie doll to celebrate what would have been her 46th birthday.

Across the decades we've seen countless celebs immortalised in Barbie form. We've come a long way since the first Barbie doll was created back in 1959, and since then we've seen a diverse array of famous faces join the ranks,

Mattel's Barbie doll of Aaliyah was released on Thursday to honor the late singer on what would've been her 46th birthday and it sold out on the company's website in a matter of hours.

Mattel honored late R&B icon Aaliyah on what would have been her 46th birthday by releasing a special edition Barbie doll. Part of their Music Series, the $55 collector’s item, inspired by her “One in a Million” music video look,