Aaliyah’s Family Feud Heats Up Over Plane-Crash Legacy
TMZ reports Aaliyah’s cousin Jomo Hankerson has filed a lawsuit against his father, Barry Hankerson (the singer’s uncle and owner of her masters), alleging Barry failed to support travel arrangements and that Jomo’s compensation should reflect his earnings from Aaliyah’s catalog. Barry counters that Jomo was paid to coordinate travel and now owes 12% of earnings, while also claiming Jomo has threatened to release unseen material. The case underscores long-running family feuds surrounding Aaliyah’s death and ownership of her musical assets.