Aaliyah
Sign in to saveAaliyah 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, actress, dancer, and model who became known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop" for her role in reshaping contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music. She achieved significant recognition during her career, earning three American Music Awards, two MTV VMAs, and five Grammy Award nominations before her death in 2001.
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- Born
- 1979-01-16
- Died
- 2001-08-25
- Works
- 26
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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
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30 sectionsContents
- 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 – 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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