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Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known mononymously as Aaliyah, was a trailblazer in the world of music and film. Born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, she displayed an affinity for the performing arts from an early age. By the time she turned ten, she had already performed on the television show Star Search and sang in concert alongside Gladys Knight. Aaliyah's career took off in earnest when she signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records at the age of 12. Her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing But a Number, released when she was just 15, was a commercial success and established her as a rising star in R&B. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. Her subsequent albums, One in a Million and Aaliyah, further cemented her status in the industry, with each garnering critical acclaim and commercial success. However, Aaliyah's blossoming career was not limited to music. She made her acting debut in the 2000 film Romeo Must Die, where her performance received positive reviews. This led to more film roles, including the lead in Queen of the Damned. Tragically, Aaliyah's life and career were cut short when she died in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001. Despite her untimely death, Aaliyah's innovative blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop has influenced countless artists and her legacy continues to resonate with fans around the world.

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