Kelly, who became her mentor and served as lead songwriter and producer for what would be her debut album, “Age Aint Nothing But a Number.” The pair were also illegally married when Aaliyah was just 15 years old, resulting in an annulment by her parents, though the pair denied allegations they were married.

How old was R. Kelly when married Aaliyah?

15 Court records show that Aaliyah and Kelly were married in an illegal ceremony in 1994, when Aaliyah was 15 and Kelly 27.

Did Aaliyah get married at 15?

Kelly married Aaliyah at 15 so she could get an abortion, witness testifies. R&B musician R. Kelly illegally married the late singer Aaliyah when she was 15 and he was 27.