Her full name was Aaliyah Dana Haughton but her stage name Aaliyah was more popular among hip hop and R&B lovers. She was born on January 16, 1979, in New York City, United States.
Aaliyah had a multiple career which included being a singer, dancer, model and actress. Her versatility in the music and acting industry has earned her a name. She was active in her career from 1989–2001.
What did Aaliyah die?
Aaliyah was a young and promising singer and actress. Unfortunately, her life was cut short. She did not live long to actualize her dreams. She died on August 25, 2001. It is good to know the cause of her premature death.
Aaliyah and members of the record company were traveling on a twin-engine aircraft after successfully filming the music video for the song Rock the Boat. The plane was smaller than their number and all equipment on board. The plane crashed and caught fire almost immediately after takeoff.
