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Aaliyah
(Best Known as 'Princess of R&B' & 'Queen of Urban Pop')
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: August 25, 2001
Aaliyah was a groundbreaking American singer and actress who reshaped modern R&B, pop, and hip hop. She rose to fame early in her career, signing with Jive Records and collaborating with R. Kelly on her first album. With popular albums such as "One in a Million" and a successful acting debut in "Romeo Must Die," Aaliyah solidified her place in the industry. Her work in music and film was widely praised and commercially successful, establishing her as a trailblazing artist in the music world.