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Aaliyah

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Also known as Aaliyah Dana Haughton, Baby Girl

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.

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Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actor, dancer, and model who began her professional career in 1989. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 16, 1979, she performed as a soprano in the contemporary R&B and pop music genres. Her musical work was released through Blackground Records, Jive Records, Atlantic Records, and Virgin Records. She was married to R. Kelly and spoke English.

Her career included acting roles, and she received several accolades, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film. She was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, the MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video, and the MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie. Aaliyah passed away on August 25, 2001.

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Acting · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop," she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations. Born in Brooklyn and raised in…

Known for

  • You're Watching Video Music Box — Self (archive footage)2021
  • The A-Z of Aaliyah — Self (archive footage)2018
  • Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman — Herself (archive footage)2004
  • Maxim: Hot Clips 2 — Self (archive footage)2004
  • Queen of the Damned — Akasha2002
  • Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel — Self (archive footage)2001
  • MTV Icon: Janet Jackson — Self2001
  • Romeo Must Die — Trish O'Day2000
  • All That — Self - Musical Guest1994
  • New York Undercover — Aaliyah1994

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1979
Active to
2001
1990s2000scontemporary r&bdance-popdiscofuture bass

Discography

Official siteDiscogsStream

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
2,037,412
Total plays
42,435,880

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Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She was recognized for her contributions to contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop, earning titles such as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop". Her awards and nominations include three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and five Grammy Award nominations. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, Aaliyah first gained <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Aaliyah">Read

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Aaliyah in 2000
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Aaliyah Dana Haughton
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Baby Girl
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New York City, US
Person.death_place
Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, Bahamas
Person.death_cause
Airplane crash
Person.burial_place
Ferncliff Cemetery
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1989–2001
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Detroit, Michigan, US
Musical artist.instruments
Vocals

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Encyclopedic overview

30 sections
Contents
  • Early life
  • Career
  • 1991–1995: ''Age Ain't Nothing but a Number''
  • 1996–2000: ''One in a Million'' and ''Romeo Must Die''
  • 2001: ''Aaliyah'' and ''Queen of the Damned''
  • Artistry
  • Voice
  • Musical style
  • Influences
  • Music videos
  • Public image
  • Personal life
  • Family
  • Relationship with R. Kelly
  • Relationship with Damon Dash
  • Death
  • Funeral
  • Posthumous releases
  • 2001–2014: ''Queen of the Damned'', compilations, and single releases
  • 2015–present: Merchandise, catalog rerelease, and ''Unstoppable''
  • Legacy
  • Achievements
  • Discography
  • Studio albums
  • Compilation albums
  • Filmography
  • See also
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (; January 16, 1979&nbsp;– August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 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 (1994). The album sold three million copies in the US and was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her first single, "Back & Forth", rose to number five on the Billboard Hot 100. After allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

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