As today (Jan. 16) marks what would have been late singer Aaliyah's 36th birthday, actress Zendaya Coleman, who was originally cast to play her in the Lifetime biopic, said she is definitely relieved that she backed away from the role after it got lots of backlash.

Actress Zendaya Coleman seems to be extremely relieved she walked away from Aaliyah: Princess of R&B biopic after it got lots of backlash.

It is no secret Zendaya Coleman first snagged the lead role in Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B before Alexandra Shipp signed on; now Shipp has opened up the fears she had in replacing Coleman in the movie that already had lots of backlash.

Actress Alexandra Shipp has clapped back at the 'ridiculous' backlash she has received since signing on to play late singer Aaliyah in Lifetime's Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B.