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Paul Carson
Paul Carson
September 17, 2024

The first album Joan ever bought was Aaliyah. 💿

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Joan Smalls
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The first album Joan ever bought was Aaliyah. 💿
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July 10, 2023

Usher and Aaliyah were good friends, but never dated! 🤷

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Usher and Aaliyah were good friends, but never dated! 🤷
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Paul Carson
Paul Carson
April 20, 2023

Did he really marry Aaliyah when she was 15??? 💣

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R. Kelly
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Did he really marry Aaliyah when she was 15??? 💣
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December 6, 2022

Fans, friends, and family were devastated by her death in 2001. 💔

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#2001 Marsh Harbour Cessna 402 crash
Fans, friends, and family were devastated by her death in 2001. 💔
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December 6, 2022

Aaliyah was a contestant on Star Search in 1989. ⭐

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#Star Search
Aaliyah was a contestant on Star Search in 1989. ⭐
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December 6, 2022

She released Age Ain't Nothing but a Number in 1994. 🎶

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#Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
She released Age Ain't Nothing but a Number in 1994. 🎶
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December 6, 2022

She made her movie debut in 'Romeo Must Die'. 🎥

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Aaliyah
#Romeo Must Die
She made her movie debut in 'Romeo Must Die'. 🎥
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December 6, 2022

She was the niece of Gladys Knight. 👧

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Gladys Knight
She was the niece of Gladys Knight. 👧
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December 6, 2022

She was secretly married to R. Kelly while still a teenager. 💥

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Aaliyah
R. Kelly
She was secretly married to R. Kelly while still a teenager. 💥
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December 6, 2022
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Aaliyah

American singer, actress, and model

Born

Jan 16, 1979

Died

Aug 25, 2001 at 22

Height

5'7" (1.71 m)

Hair color

black

Biography

Aaliyah hailed from New York City. Born on Tuesday, January 16, 1979, this Capricorn made their mark as singer. Aaliyah's journey to fame began with their academic pursuits at schools like Detroit School of Arts.

Over the course of their career, they were honored with numerous accolades, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film and the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female.

Aaliyah left us on Saturday, August 25, 2001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What was Aaliyah's zodiac sign?

    Aaliyah was a Capricorn.

  • When did Aaliyah die?

    Aaliyah left us on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22.

  • Where was Aaliyah born?

    Aaliyah was born in New York City.

  • How tall was Aaliyah?

    Aaliyah was 5 feet 7 inches (1.71 meters) tall.

  • What was Aaliyah's occupation?

    Aaliyah was a singer.

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