Aaliyah

R&B phenomenon Aaliyah signed her first deal with Jive Records being only a kid.

Early Accomplishments

American singer started to be auditioned for TV shows and commercials from the age of eleven.

Her very first sensational album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number came out in 1994.

74000 copies were sold during the first seven days. Soon the album has got Platinum certification by the RIAA.

Best Known For

Aaliyah next album saw the world in 1996 and was tremendous hit.

Talented actress played in television series named New York Undercover.

In 1998 performed on the Grammy Awards ceremony, where she was the youngest singer.

Earned a Grammy Award nomination with her song Are You That Somebody?, that was chosen as a soundtrack to Dr. Dolittle.

Aaliyah's debut Try Again from the third album named Aaliyah earned nomination in Grammy Awards and won a couple of MTV video awards.

Performed in the film Romeo Must Die.

Religion Beliefs

Aaliyah was a Christian. She went to Catholic school as a child. Her funeral was taking place at Roman Catholic church.

Sexual Orientation

Aaliyah was straight. Before the death, singer was dating Damon Dash, and even though they were not formally engaged, the couple planned to get married.

Worth To Know

Aaliyah Dana Haughton had a very close relationship with her parents and brother.

In 2002 Aaliyah won two music awards.

She was considered one of the most successful R&B female artist over the last 25 years.

Her concerts were planned in more than 22 countries all over the world, before the plane accident.

Multi-talented star died in 2001 in a plane crash.

She had a secret wedding with singer R. Kelly when she was just 15 years old.