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.

Mattel has unveiled a special Lunar New Year Barbie doll for 2025, following the brand's massive surge in popularity since 2023. With celebrity collaborations and the success of the Margot Robbie-led Barbie movie,

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.

The Aaliyah doll has been released as a part of the Barbie Music Collector Series, which has included collectible dolls of Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie and Tina Turner, among others.

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

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.

The "Princess of R&B" has been enshrined in plastic, and Mattel's new collectible doll celebrating Aaliyah's memory is nothing less than fantastic. The latest entry in Mattel Creations' growing Music Series,