Story by: Gail Nobles
Cover image design: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Aaliyah and Sneakers on Ebonliner. The Princess of R&B Aaliyah was fly with sporty clothes & Sneakers. She loved Nike’s. Aaliyah picked out the best Nike’s to wear. She probably could have sold a lot of sneakers for Nike.

If Aaliyah would have lived today, she probably would have eventually had her own name brand sneaker. She might would have named it from her name with a twist like AALI’S for an example. Aaliyah might would have used her own logo or used a new logo design. She looked as if she had an executive mind.

I know Aaliyah is gone, but you can’t help but to remember her. I can see all that she could have done. Aaliyah was real special. She was more than an entertainer. She was young and eventually would have learned more about the business.

I never walked in Aaliyah’s shoes, but I believe she could have made some good ones.

Before Aaliyah left us, she talked about the dark side. That was probably her tough side wanting to come out. Maybe she held back sometimes because the business can be tough.

Aaliyah probably walked in her sneakers with no sign of pain. I never saw her struggle to stay strong. I never saw her complain. Privately, she walked in her shoes in a way that I will never know. What she did do was a step to success enough. She had beautiful sneakers. I never saw them worn out or rough.

I’m Gail Nobles. Today’s topic: Aaliyah and Sneakers. You’re listening to Ebonliner.