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About Aaliyah:


Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, dancer, actress, and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with R. Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

Author Bio


  • NameAaliyah
  • DescriptionAmerican recording artist, actress and model
  • AliasesAaliyah Dana Haughton; Vuelo loco
  • BornJanuary 16, 1979
  • DiedAugust 25, 2001
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Actor; Singer; Model; Ballet Dancer; Musician; Dancer