Aaliyah Haughton born in Brooklyn
Aaliyah Dana Haughton is born to Michael and Diane Haughton in Brooklyn. Aaliyah is raised in Detroit with her older brother Rashad and attends Gesu Elementary School where she is cast as a lead in the stage play Annie.
My mom was an educator and has a really good head on her shoulders. She keeps me well rounded as an individual as well, making sure I am exposed to a lot of things other kids my age aren’t.
Annie
Aaliyah is cast as an orphan in a school production of Annie. She holds a small part in the production:
I had one measly line, but I made that one line shine.
Anything For You performance
Aaliyah performs Gloria Estefan’s Anything For You in front of her family. Aaliyahs brother Rashad:
Her voice was very angelic.
Competes on Star Search
0 0 Kristan M. Kristan M.2014-09-02 20:37:082014-09-02 20:37:08Competes on Star SearchAge Ain’t Nothing But a Number
Aaliyah releases Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. The album is produced by R. Kelly, sells one million copies and jumps to platinum status.
Aaliyah, Kelly secret marriage
After many dating rumors, Haughton and R. Kelly secretly get married at an undisclosed location. The pair become close after Kelly takes Haughton under his wing during her first album, Age Aint Nothing But A Number.
If I got tired we’d go watch a movie, go eat or whatever, and then come back and work. Me and him we’re really, we’re rather close.
Video Soul Gold interview
Aaliyah and Kelly chat about how they met, clear up dating rumors, discuss schooling and success as a young artist.
We’re very close he is my best friend…… in the whole wide world.
Marriage annulled
Aaliyah tells the court that she lied about her age on the marriage certificate, claiming that she was 18. Her family is outraged when they learn about the marriage. Aaliyah and family members persuade a judge to immediately annul the marriage. Aaliyah and Kelly end all contact after the annulment.
NY interview
Aaliyah chats about her new debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number, her 4.0 GPA, enjoying the entertainment industry, the R. Kelly marriage rumors, and her close knit family:
My brother is in all the videos, I am very, very close with my family. My brother is like my best friend so he’s like in all the videos, he does a lot with me and we write a lot together. So maybe on the next album we can get a song on there.
Video Music Box interview
Aaliyah chats about being 16, getting nervous on stage, R-Kelly marriage rumors, her favorite musicians and addresses a controversy with fellow R&B artist Brandy.
I caught wind of some of it but I don’t pay much attention to that I think there is room out here for all of us…..so good luck Brandy.
Live in Amsterdam
Aaliyah visits Amsterdam and performs her hit singles Age Ain’t Nothin But A Number and Back & Forth.
I always knew I wanted to sing when I was younger. I lot of people think being in this business that you’re going to be stuck up or snobby and that is not me at all.
Performs national anthem
0 0 Kristan M. Kristan M.2014-09-17 23:33:392015-01-15 15:56:59Performs national anthemOne in a Million
Aaliyah releases her sophomore album, One In A Million in the summer of 1996. Produced by Timbaland, the album portrays the singer as a suave and confident hip-hop swooner. The album sells over two million copies.
I was very involved. When I got with the producers, I told them I wanted an album with different moods, different flavors. I wanted to talk about relationships and have party songs.
If Your Girl Only Knew
If Your Girl Only Knew is the lead single released from Aaliyah’s sophomore album One in a Million directed by Joseph Kahn. Aaliyah:
I really like how my eyes change color during the video.
Models for Tommy Jeans
Hilfiger casts Aaliyah for his Tommy Jeans ad campaign. Hilfiger:
It created a whole new look. It was sexy but classic.
Live and Die performance
Aaliyah performs Live and Die with So So Def rappers Kris Kross, Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri for Hip Hop Video Soul.
I want to please my fans and I want y’all to enjoy the album….so check it out.
4 Page Letter
4 Page Letter, directed by Daniel Pearl, is released from Aaliyah’s second album, One In a Million. Pearl:
The release of this video was one of the first times we really got to see what a great dancer Aaliyah was.
Visits Japan
Aaliyah visits Japan, meets Japanese fans, shops for souvenirs and rehearses in a dance studio.
I’ve learned a lot visiting different countries, learning about different cultures and that was the best part about the traveling.
Christmas in Washington performance
Aaliyah is invited to perform for the annual Christmas in Washington at the National Building Museum. President Bill Clinton delights in the singer’s performance.
It was really great to perform for President Clinton because he really loves music and you can see the passion in his eyes as he’s watching you.
Performs at MTV Rock and Jock game
Aaliyah performs her hit single, If Your Girl Only Knew from her sophomore album, One In A Million, at the MTV Rock and Jock basketball game.