Who was Aaliyah?: Aaliyah Dana Haughton (full name) known popularly as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She was very versatile during the days of her career. She was born on January 16, 1979.
Aaliyah has always been regarded for her role in reshaping contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. She has earned the name Princess of R&B and Queen of Urban Pop. She was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Detroit. She first came into the limelight when she appeared on the television show Star Search.
Her debut album is Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number. Some of her popular songs are Rock The Boat, You Are Love, Are You That One, and others.
How old Was Aaliyah When she died?
Unfortunately, Aaliyah did not live long. On August 25, 2001, she died in an aircraft crash. The plane crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff. At the time of her death, Aaliyah was just 22 years old.
Though Aaliyah is dead and gone, her legacy as one of the best singers lives on. She will always be remembered for her role in contemporary R&B.
