Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number is the debut studio album of Aaliyah. It was released on May 24, 1994. Aaliyah was signed to Jive and Blackground Records by her uncle Barry Hankerson and was introduced to R. Kelly by him, who became her mentor and lead songwriter and producer of the album. The album became a multiplatinum success and had the hit singles At Your Best and Back and Forth.

R.Kelly and  Aaliyah and began a predatory  sexual relationship during the recording of the album when she was 15 and he was 27.

According to a marriage certificate, the two married on August 31, 1994 to prevent Aaliyah from testifying after reports that the older Kelly had impregnated the then 15 year old singer. The marriage was annulled in February 1995 and their professional and personal relationship ended. R. Kelly released a statement in response to Aaliyah's death in August 2001, expressing sympathy for her family, yet has never apologized for violating Aaliyah or the other children he raped.