* Casting: The role of Honey was played by Jessica Alba, who was cast specifically for the part.
* Aaliyah's career: At the time *Honey* was filmed (2003), Aaliyah had tragically passed away in a plane crash in 2001.
* Movie's themes: The film explores themes of pursuing dreams and overcoming adversity, themes that resonated with Aaliyah's own life story, but there is no connection between her and the role.
It's possible there might be fan speculation or rumors about Aaliyah being considered for the role, but there's no official confirmation or evidence to support that claim.