Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughtonwas 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth16 January 1979
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Aaliyah quotes about
My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’
I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.
If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.