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This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Aaliyah (album). Aaliyah Background information Birth name Aaliyah Dana Haughton Born January 16, 1979(1979-01-16) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States Died August 25, 2001(2001-08-25) (aged 22) Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas Genres R&B, pop, hip hop Occupations Singer, dancer, actress, model Years active 1991–2001 Labels Blackground, Jive, Atlantic, Virgin Website aaliyah.com Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 — August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah (pronounced /əˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and Blackground Records by her uncle, Barry Hankerson. He 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 Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed to Atlantic Records. Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a …
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