Aaliyah’s Family Responds to Zendaya Casting
Aaliyah’s relatives have distanced themselves from a new biopic, insisting they have not agreed to the casting of Disney star Zendaya Coleman as the late singer.
The 17-year-old actress has been confirmed to play the tragic star in Aaliyah: Princess of R&B for Lifetime network.
Fans took to Twitter to question the casting, and now Aaliyah’s family has responded.
A series of posts on the singer’s official account, which is run by her family, reads:
Fans we hear your comments and concerns !! unfortunately we cannot confirm the family is behind the project at this time
— Aaliyah (@AaliyahHaughton) June 17, 2014
However ,we do ask that you are respectful to the artist playing the role, for they may not fully have or know the details about this role
— Aaliyah (@AaliyahHaughton) June 17, 2014
And her family's involvement #teamaaliyah
— Aaliyah (@AaliyahHaughton) June 17, 2014
The “Rock the Boat” hitmaker died in a 2001 plane crash at the age of 22.
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