Aaliyah’s Uncle Makes Bombshell Claim About Her Fatal Plane Crash
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Aaliyah’s uncle, Barry Hankerson, alleges that his son Jomo was responsible for the late singer's 2001 plane crash death due to failing to properly coordinate her travel plans.
- Barry claims Jomo was paid to manage Aaliyah’s and her entourage’s travel but did not fulfill this duty, potentially leading to the fatal flight from the Bahamas to Miami.
- The crash, which killed Aaliyah and eight others, involved an overloaded plane exceeding weight limits by 200 pounds, and the pilot was reportedly intoxicated and unqualified.
- The accusations arise amid a lawsuit between Jomo and Barry over music asset earnings, with Jomo seeking $1.2 million and Barry alleging Jomo threatened to release unreleased Aaliyah material.
- Both parties deny wrongdoing, and the legal dispute continues, with no official comment yet from their representatives.
