The R&B singer Aaliyah was one of the biggest stars in music and entertainment at the time of her tragic death in 2001. Aaliyah was just 22 years old, but she made a huge impact on the music industry. Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1979. She was five when her family moved to Detroit.
Aaliyah first caught the attention of the music industry at the age of 10, when she made an appearance on the TV show “Star Search.” At the age of 12, Aaliyah was signed by Jive Records and Blackground Records, where she was introduced to R. Kelly.
The rest is history…
