Aaliyah haughton biography

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was a singer, actress, dancer, and model. Aaliyah was born on January 16, 1979, to Diane and Micheal “Miguel” Haughton in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, her mother got her involved in vocal lessons.

She performed at weddings, churches, and charity events. When she was five years old, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan.

In 1989, ten-year-old Aaliyah appeared on Star Search, where she performed the song “My Funny Valentine.” Aaliyah attended the Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts in Detroit, Michigan.

Aaliyah’s uncle, Barry Hankerson, signed her to his record label, Blackground Records, in 1993 when she was 14.

Hankerson also introduced her to Robert Sylvester “R. Kelly” Kelly who became Aaliyah’s mentor. He produced her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number, in 1994. The album featured the singles “Back and Forth,” “At Your Best (You Are Love),” “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number