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Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B

Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B

The story of the music sensation, from her discovery on the TV show

20146.51h 25m

Overview

The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.

Directed by Bradley Walsh
Written by Michael Elliot
Produced by Steve Solomos
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Top Cast

Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp

Aaliyah Haughton

Elise Neal

Elise Neal

Gladys Knight

Clé Bennett

Clé Bennett

R. Kelly

Christopher Jacot

Christopher Jacot

Ryan Nichols

Chattrisse Dolabaille

Chattrisse Dolabaille

Missy Elliott

Anthony Grant

Anthony Grant

Damon Dash

Lyriq Bent

Lyriq Bent

Barry Hankerson

Izaak Smith

Izaak Smith

Timbaland

T

Tiffany Davidson

Keisha

Andy McQueen

Andy McQueen

Eric Ferrell

Themes & Keywords

biographybased on true story

About Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B

Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B is a drama, music, tv movie film released in 2014 exploring themes of biography, based on true story. Directed by Bradley Walsh, it stars Alexandra Shipp, Elise Neal, Clé Bennett. The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.

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