Aaliyah (16 Jan. 1979–25 Aug. 2001), singer, actress, and model, was born Aaliyah Dana Haughton to Michael Haughton (1951-2012), a warehouse worker, and Diane Haughton in Brooklyn, New York.

Aug 25, 2025 · In 2001, 22-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash over the Bahamas. Here’s everything to know about how Aaliyah died and what caused the tragic plane crash that killed her.

Her success as both a recording artist and actress actually makes the name of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Aaliyah made her dreams come true. At 22, she not only had a very successful recording career but …

1 day ago · Aaliyah was only 22 when she was killed in a 2001 plane crash, but the "Try Again" singer's star power and long list of accomplishments belied her age.

On what would have been her 47th birthday, we take a deeper look into the history of Aaliyah, one of the most legendary R&B singers of the '90s, highlighting interesting facts about her life and ...

After the success of her song "Try Again", for which she was nominated for a Grammy Award and won several MTV Video Awards, Aaliyah finally released her "Aaliyah" album.

10 hours ago · The Aaliyah Songs That Changed R&B Forever The Aaliyah Songs That Changed R&B Forever Despite her life tragically coming to an end too soon, the songstress impacted the genre …

Aug 25, 2025 · On January 16, 1979, Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born in Brooklyn, New York, destined to leave an everlasting mark on the world as the Princess of R&B. Her life and career, though …

1 day ago · The Brooklyn-born, Detroit-bred teen was a show business veteran already, singing at weddings at 8, performing on Star Search alongside Gladys Knight —who was briefly married to …

Aug 25, 2025 · It’s been 24 years since Aaliyah’s passing, yet her music, style and mystique still shape R&B and culture today. Here’s why her reign as the Princess of R&B endures.