Aaliya biography

Though she was only 22 when she died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, Aaliyah accomplished more than most people could in a century. She was a true triple threat – a singer, dancer and actress – who was poised to become a major star.

Her three albums have sold over 32 million copies worldwide.

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Here are some facts on the singer who left the world too soon:

Aaliyah was secretly married to R.

Kelly

R. Kelly produced Aaliyah’s first album, Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number in 1994 when she was just 14. The title proved apt. Rumors spread that the duo were married.

Aaliyah biography

Both vehemently denied that they were anything more than friends. In the mid-1990s, when the Internet was in its infancy, it was far easier for celebrities to keep secrets. However, in January 1995 the magazine Vibe published a copy of their marriage certificate.

Aaliyah who was 15 at the time of the wedding, listed her age as 18. R