Stephanie Nur plays Aaliyah, Cruz’s mark throughout the Lioness mission. Stream Taylor Sheridan’s new series July 23, only on Paramount . | Lioness

“From the moment I stepped foot on stage, I was like ‘this is what I want to do, I have to do this.'" Aaliyah, often referred to as the “Princess of R&B,” shaped the hip hop music scene through her influence on culture, fashion and her sound. Though her tragic death was over a decade ago, she continues to inspire the next generation of female artists. Learn more about Aaliyah's life and legacy in the ABC News special “Superstar: Aaliyah,” streaming now on Hulu. https://bit.ly/3N4VFcq | Nightline