- Born
- January 16, 1979
- Died
- August 25, 2001 (aged 22)
- Known as
- dancer, model, pop singer, musician, actor
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Her accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.
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