AALIYAH

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was on the verge of becoming the biggest female artist of the early-2000s. She dominated the music scene with her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number, selling three million copies in the U.S. alone. Aaliyah was collaborating with the industry’s best, with her second album managing to sell eight million copies worldwide. She was at the top of her game, even landing roles in Romeo Must Die and Queen of the Damned.

Aside from singing and acting, Aaliyah mostly stayed at home. Despite her riches, she chose to enjoy the little things in life. As a matter of fact, she admitted that she didn’t own a car and just hire one when needed. Unfortunately, a tragic accident caused her her life in in 2001 along with 8 other crew members. Her legacy continues, however, and she is given credit for redefining hip hop, pop, and contemporary R&B.