Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, and model, born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. She gained fame in the 1990s with her unique blend of R&B and hip-hop music. Her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, released in 1994, featured hits like "Back & Forth" and established her as a rising star in the music industry. In addition to her music career, Aaliyah appeared in films such as Romeo Must Die and Queen of the Damned. Tragically, she passed away in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both music and film.