Aaliyah — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Aaliyah.
1979
Born Aaliyah Dana Haughton on January 16 in Newark, New Jersey
1991
Appeared on Star Search television program at age 11
1994
Released debut album 'Age Ain't Nothing but a Number' produced by R. Kelly
1996
Released second album 'One in a Million' with producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott
1998
Made acting debut in the film 'Romeo Must Die' alongside Jet Li
2000
Released third studio album 'Aaliyah' which became her most successful album
2002
Starred in action film 'Queen of the Damned' released posthumously
2001
Completed filming for music videos and performances in the Bahamas
2001
Died on August 25 in a plane crash in the Bahamas at age 22 along with eight others
2024
Legacy continues through influence on R&B and hip-hop music and culture