Snoop Dogg had an emotional night Monday on The Voice.
Surprisingly, he said goodbye to Aliyah Khaylyn, a 23-year-old from Philadelphia who knocked the judges out with her performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.”
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Watch her performance of “I Have Nothing” below.
Snoop himself said Khaylyn would be “performing one of the hardest songs that you could ever give somebody to sing on this show.” And she nailed it.
The power ballad peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Houston’s 14th top-five hit and solidifying her unparalleled dominance during that era. The song spent 20 weeks on the chart and also climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks. On the Hot R&B Singles chart, it reached No. 4
Performing it is no small feat, but The Voice contestant gave the classic a fresh, heartfelt interpretation.
Like costars Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, and Gwen Stefani, however, the rapper had to make hard choices trimming his team from the five members he brought into the Playoffs to the two he can take to the final live shows. He and McEntire were up.
The rapper stole Khaylyn from Team Bublé in the Battle Round, and the other coaches acted as if they would have stolen her again, if only they’d had steals available.
Even as she sang the final note, Stefani said, “I’m in shock right now.”
In her signature twang, McEntire said, “If you don’t have music out soon, I’m gonna cry, ’cause I love your voice. You’re so good.”
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While Snoop himself was wowed, it wasn’t enough. After mentoring the contestants, this week with the assistance of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and seeing them perform, the rapper selected Jeremy Beloate and Christina Eagle to move forward.
Audience’s Reactions
I was stunned she didn’t make it to the lives. She was absolutely breathtaking. I know we will hear more of her!
She deserve a second chance and to be in the final. ❤️
She looks stunning as always and sounds so good, can’t believe she didn’t make it through 😢
She should’ve made it to the top 8 because that rendition was so good!
My heart shattered her and Austyns should have advanced. they both have such beautiful voices how you could you not have them 😭
Absolutely stunning unique version. She deserves to win. I cannot believe she was not moved into live performances.
Girrrl you brought Whitney back and in your own way. Unthinkable, incredibly moving and 1000% grateful and look forward to listening to you sing any day.
Man, I was rooting for Aliyah and Austyns to make the Top 8.
That Was Amazing, WOW!! I’m Speechless, and Thankyou So Much For Sharing Your World Class, Gift of Absolute Perfection!!
All the Very Best to you! You are a Super Star 💖
Aliyah looks so Gorgeous and Sings Like a Star 💯💯💯
The moment Soop felt it was the same moment that I stood up!
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