Aaliyah

Aaliyah

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Aaliyah Dana Haughton  (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, 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 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 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 with Atlantic Records. Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million; it sold 3.7 million copies in the United States and over eight million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first major film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single "Try Again". The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay, making Aaliyah the first artist in Billboard history to achieve this feat. "Try Again" earned Aaliyah a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocalist. After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her part in Queen of the Damned. She released her third and final album, Aaliyah, in July 2001. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in an airplane crash in The Bahamas after filming the music video for the single "Rock the Boat". The pilot, Luis Morales III, was unlicensed at the time of the accident and had traces of cocaine and alcohol in his system. Aaliyah's family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Blackhawk International Airways, which was settled out of court. Since then, Aaliyah's music has continued to achieve commercial success with several posthumous releases. Aaliyah recorded several number one R&B hits and five top ten Billboard Hot 100 singles. She has been credited for helping redefine R&B and hip hop, earning her the nickname "Princess of R&B". She is listed by Billboard as the tenth most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years, and 27th most successful R&B artist overall Description above from the Wikipedia article Aaliyah, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

  • Popularity : 7.104
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1979-01-16
  • Place of Birth : Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Aaliyah Movies

  • 2000
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    Romeo Must Die

    Romeo Must Die

    6.3 2000 HD

    Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and...

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  • 2002
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    Queen of the Damned

    Queen of the Damned

    6.1 2002 HD

    Lestat finds acceptance in a tattooed and pierced world, rekindling the desires of all-powerful Akasha.

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  • 2021
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    You're Watching Video Music Box

    You're Watching Video Music Box

    6.4 2021 HD

    The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like...

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  • 2001
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    Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel

    Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel

    1 2001 HD

    When a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world. This hourlong...

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  • 1970
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    Aaliyah: Live in Amsterdam

    Aaliyah: Live in Amsterdam

    8 1970 HD

    Hip-hop star Aaliyah sits down for an interview with filmmaker Pogus Caesar to discuss her rise in the music industry, whilst intercutting with a...

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  • 2004
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    Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman

    Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman

    6.7 2004 HD

    The life story of Aaliyah, a worldwide-famous singer, actress and model who first rose to stardom in the 90s at age 15 and was later killed in a...

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  • 2004
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    Maxim: Hot Clips 2

    Maxim: Hot Clips 2

    7.5 2004 HD

    Collection of video clips including songs by Snoop Dogg, Goldfrapp, Beyoncé and Foxy Brown.

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  • 2018
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    The A-Z of Aaliyah

    The A-Z of Aaliyah

    10 2018 HD

    A poetic take on the iconic life of Aaliyah, celebrating her legacy from her family beginnings in Bedstuy to her timeless, universalistic influence.

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  • 2001
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    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    7 2001 HD

    Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing...

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  • 2002
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    The Hunt for the Hidden Relic

    The Hunt for the Hidden Relic

    6.8 2002 HD

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  • 1994
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    All That

    All That

    7.8 1994 HD

    A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.

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  • 1994
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    New York Undercover

    New York Undercover

    7.156 1994 HD

    New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New...

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  • 1987
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    Showtime at the Apollo

    Showtime at the Apollo

    9 1987 HD

    Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.

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  • 1953
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    The Oscars

    The Oscars

    7 1953 HD

    An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

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  • 1992
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    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    5.373 1992 HD

    Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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