CELEBCITY - AALIYAH 1.0

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001), known professionally as Aaliyah, was a Grammy and Academy Award nominated singer, dancer, model and actress. Introduced to audiences by R&B singer R.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001), known professionally as Aaliyah, was a Grammy and Academy Award nominated singer, dancer, model and actress. Introduced to audiences by R&B singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting / production team of Missy Elliott and Timbaland and their associate Steve "Static" Garrett.Notable for recording several hit records, including several number one R&B hits, a number one pop hit, and nine top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and starred in two motion pictures before dying in a plane crash in the Bahamas.