When Aaliyah tragically died in a plane crash in 2001 at the age of 22, she left behind family and friends, as well as a legion of fans, who are still devastated over her death. The talented singer always seemed destined for superstardom. According to Rolling Stone, she opened for her aunt, Gladys Knight, in Las Vegas at the age of 11, and recorded her first album at 14. Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number went on to sell 1 million copies, while her second album, One in a Million, sold 2 million.
What was Aaliyah’s net worth at the time of death?
At the time of Aaliyah’s death, she was worth an estimated $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Born in Brooklyn but raised in Detroit, she first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson’s Blackground Records.
