Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781982156848)

In a definitive and "excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon" (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored--featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.

By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already "more than a woman" but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one.

Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah's life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today's artists--such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more--is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah's discography a cultural critique that is long overdue.

"There's no better way to pay your respect to R&B's true angel than to lose yourself in the pages" (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this "dazzling biography" (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject.

This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah's family/estate.

Author: Kathy Iandoli
ISBN-10: 1982156848
ISBN-13: 9781982156848
Publisher: Atria Books
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2021 pg. 73
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 11
Publishers Weekly 07/26/2021