Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer and actress. She has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop". "Babygirl" Aaliyah was so kind and sweet she had such a seductive singing voice and gorgeous looks that could captivate anyone she only lived to 22 years of age but accomplished so much she is the bestfriend of Kidada Jones