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.

On what would have been the R&B star's birthday, Mattel has released a special collector Barbie doll of Aaliyah, with pre-orders already selling out. The singer came to prominence in the '90s with songs like "Back and Forth" and "At Your Best,

Rashad Haughton worked closely with the Barbie design team to ensure that every detail accurately represented his sister's style and what she meant to her fans.

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.

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