Aaliyah
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Aaliyah in 2000
Born
Aaliyah Dana Haughton

(1979-01-16)January 16, 1979
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 2001(2001-08-25) (aged 22)
Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas
Cause of deathAirplane crash
Resting placeFerncliff Cemetery
Hartsdale, New York, U.S.
Other namesBaby Girl
EducationDetroit School of Arts
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active1989–2001
Partner(s)Damon Dash
(2000–2001; her death)
Relatives
  • Rashad Haughton (brother)
  • Barry Hankerson (uncle)
  • Tek (cousin)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • pop
  • hip hop
  • alternative R&B
  • progressive soul
  • neo soul
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
  • Blackground
  • Jive
  • Atlantic
  • Virgin
Associated acts
  • Missy Elliott
  • R. Kelly
  • Static Major
  • Timbaland
Websitewww.aaliyah.com Edit this at Wikidata
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