Not Just History on Instagram: "The Life of Aaliyah 🕊️ - Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up to become an R&B and cultural icon, known for her singing, acting, and style. At just 15 years old, Aaliyah signed her first recording contract on May 24, 1994 and released her debut album Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, which went double Platinum. Her first Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Back & Forth,” also came out that year, introducing her to fans worldwid