Aaliyah

1979 - 2001

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Biography

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known mononymously as Aaliyah, was an American singer, actress, and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1979 and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Aaliyah gained recognition for her smooth vocals, innovative music videos, and unique R&B style. She released several hit songs and albums, including 'One in a Million' and her self-titled album. Aaliyah's rising career was cut short tragically in 2001 when she died in a plane crash at the young age of 22.