The song and its accompanying music video is dedicated to Elliott 's close friend Aaliyah , who was killed in a plane crash on August 25 , 2001 . The remainder of the music video features a snippet of Elliott 's single , " 4 My People " , which served as an aptly – upbeat dedication to the victims of the 9/11 attacks and citizens of the United States
plane crash
Death of Aaliyah
Take Away (song)