Did Jay-Z hook up with Aaliyah?
Reports state that although Jay-Z and Aaliyah hung out one time, nothing ever came of it. In fact, once Aaliyah and Dash met each other, they started hanging out more and more and started having feelings for each other. The two dated from 2000 up until her death caused by the plane crash in 2001.
How does Beyoncé feel about Aaliyah?
Beyonce also said “She was so sweet always.” Bey posted a simple “Happy Birthday Aaliyah” shoutout on her official website to show that, even almost 20 years after her passing, the “Try Again” singer’s legacy won’t soon be forgotten.
What was DMX relationship with Aaliyah?
No, DMX and Aaliyah didn’t date. There had been speculation about their relationship due to the close bond the two shared together. However, the two never confirmed their relationship. In an interview, DMX spoke about his friendship with Aaliyah.
Was Rihanna in a relationship with Jay-Z?
Though these reports have never been confirmed, in a book called Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story, author and publicist J. Randy Taraborrelli admitted that during a break that Beyoncé and Jay-Z took from dating in 2005, he planted rumors that Jay-Z had an affair with a then-17 year old Rihanna.
Was Aaliyah pregnant with R. Kelly’s baby?
Lawyers for R. Kelly — real name Robert Sylvester Kelly — denied underage sexual contact and said there is no proof Aaliyah was pregnant. The marriage was annulled after a year and Aaliyah and her parents signed a later uncovered non-disclosure agreement.
Did Beyoncé write songs for Aaliyah?
“I’m a fan of hers, Aaliyah was a fan of hers,” said Hankerson, founder of Blackground Records, the record label responsible for releasing the majority of Aaliyah’s discography. “To her credit, Beyoncé actually came into the studio and helped Aaliyah write some songs.”
Are Aaliyah and Beyoncé the same age?
Incidentally, Beyoncé has stated Aaliyah to be one of her musical influences, citing her as an “inspiration” due to their similar age (they were born two years apart) and educational background (they both attended a performing arts high school).
Who dated Aaliyah before she died?
Damon Dash, a media tycoon, entrepreneur, film producer, and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, had been dating Aaliyah for about a year before she was killed in the airline accident.