Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She was recognized for her contributions to contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop, earning titles such as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop". Her awards and nominations include three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and five Grammy Award nominations. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, Aaliyah first gained Read more on Last.fm