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Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ ɑː ˈ l iː ə / ah-LEE-ə; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), known as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model.She has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop, [2] earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".
[citation needed] Haughton’s mother is African-American and his father’s parents were from Jamaica. [2] [3] He and his younger sister Aaliyah (1979-2001) were born 17 months apart. When he was seven years old, the family moved to Detroit. [4] [5] He and Aaliyah attended a Catholic school, Gesu Elementary.
Aaliyah and seven of the eight others on board were killed instantly. [17] Scott Gallin, Aaliyah's security guard, survived the crash, but died shortly afterwards. According to the paramedics on scene, he spent his last moments asking about Aaliyah's condition. [10] [18] One witness recalled the condition of the bodies: "It was an awful sight.
Aaliyah's childhood fantasies turned into reality as she grew up and became one of the most celebrated R&B artists of the ‘90. Sadly, the singer, whose full name was Aaliyah Haughton, passed ...
Aaliyah's impact on the world of music is "One in a Million." Now, that legacy is being celebrated in a way that would be nothing short of a dream come true for the late star, according to her ...
Sunday The post Aaliyah’s family, friends and fans celebrate her posthumous 43rd birthday appeared first on TheGrio. “Today, we celebrate your life, legacy, and beautiful soul,” wrote the ...
Hankerson served as Aaliyah's manager until 1995 when her father, Michael Haughton, took over as manager. Aaliyah remained on his label until her death on August 25, 2001 . [ 2 ] Additionally, Hankerson managed and produced The Winans , and was a percussionist on their albums Let My People Go and Decisions .
Missy Elliott will always have Aaliyah on her mind.. In honor of what would've been the Princess of R&B's 46th birthday on Jan. 16, Elliott took to X with a heartfelt tribute to her close-knit ...