Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), better known as Aaliyah, was a nine-time Grammy Award-nominated American singer, dancer, actress, model, and teen idol. Introduced to audiences by R&B/hip-hop singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy Elliott and Timbaland.Despite her short career, she sold approximately 32 million records worldwide. In addition to commercial success, her collaborations with Timbaland helped shape the sound of R&B in the latter half of the 1990s. She also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and starred in two motion pictures before her death in a plane crash in the BahamasBorn: 16 January 1979, Brooklyn, New York, USABirth Name: Aaliyah Dana HaughtonHeight: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)Also Known As: Aaliyah Dana Haughton / Aaliyah Haughton / Aaliyah HoughtonAwards: 4 nominations Credited Years: 1994 - 2006Profession: Soundtrack / Actress / Miscellaneous Crew Known for: Romeo Must Die / 2001 MTV Movie Awards / Rock da Boat
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