Aaliyah (16 Jan. 1979–25 Aug. 2001), singer, actress, and model, was born Aaliyah Dana Haughton to Michael Haughton (1951-2012), a warehouse worker, and Diane Haughton in …

Her success as both a recording artist and actress actually makes the name of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Aaliyah made her dreams come true. At 22, she not only had a very successful …

Aaliyah. Actress: Romeo Must Die. Talented. Beautiful. Modest. These three words described R&B singer-turned-actress Aaliyah perfectly. Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born in Brooklyn, …

Aug 25, 2025 · In 2001, 22-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash over the Bahamas. Here’s everything to know about how Aaliyah died and what caused the tragic plane crash that …

Aug 25, 2025 · Aaliyah 's story had barely begun before it was out of her hands. But here we are—24 years after her untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 22 —still unpacking her …

Aug 25, 2025 · On January 16, 1979, Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born in Brooklyn, New York, destined to leave an everlasting mark on the world as the Princess of R&B. Her life and …

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ ɑːˈliːə / ⓘ; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the " Princess of R&B " and "Queen of Urban …

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 …

Aug 25, 2025 · It’s been 24 years since Aaliyah’s passing, yet her music, style and mystique still shape R&B and culture today. Here’s why her reign as the Princess of R&B endures.

Apr 2, 2014 · Signed to a recording contract at the age of 12, Aaliyah became an overnight R&B sensation. At the height of her stardom, a fatal plane crash ended her life.