at the time she was 14, this song was written for her by r.kelly who was around 26. the lyrics at 1:57 are beyond creepy and anybody who tries to defend r.kelly should really think about that
R. Kelly loved her, and she loved him, too!! The real bad people were the people who annulled their illegal marriage and ruined their lives through that, in the name of law!!
It's saddening and unnerving how such a beautifully produced song has such dark origins. Even though I'm hearing a smooth beat and wonderful vocals, the realities of R.Kelly grooming Aaliyah are tied to this song. RIP Aaliyah. Your musical talent will continue to be recognized.
one of the victims of r kelly said in an interview that while aaliyah was sleeping, he'd do sexual acts with HER mother. Aaliyahs mother was sexually attracted to that him.
I'm 28 I looked up to Aaliyah but now I'm older I see how R.Kelly manipulative ways influenced her. she was singing to him she was 14 he was 27. I can admit as a teenage girl this was a anthem but it still doesn't make it right.... he was preying on her from the start of her career. I always dated older men so this song will always be dope even tho the back history is messed up
I've always thought this song was not appropriate for a 14 yr old to be singing! The signs have always been there we just kept right on singing and ignored it.Smh hell we all guilty!
Ms Juicy Peach ......I'd like to shake your hand. That was the realist comment. WE ALL FAILED THESE YOUNG WOMEN. I TAKE RESPONSIBILITY CAUSE I SURE DID SUPPORT AND LOVE ME SOME R KELLY. WITH A GUILTY CONSCIOUS I HAVE TO SAY I STILL DO. BUT IF HE IS GUILTY ID BE THE FIRST ONE TO FIRE THE FIRST BULLET INTO HIS HEAD.
I happen to be a student studying music in college. I'm black and I study Opera and choral music. One day while doing research on some of the music I found out that the song I was singing was originally made for a Minstrel show. Being a black student it felt a little weird singing that song finding out its history. Its kinda how i feel finding out about aliyah's music and its connection to R Kelly's pedophilia. I've been a lifelong fan of both but now I don't know anymore.
I LOVE YOU AALIYAH.. R.I.P ! WE MISS YOU TRULY AND IF YOU WERE STILL ALIVE , YOUD BE THE NUMBER ONE BEST FEMALE RNB SINGER IN THE WORLD !! LOVE YOU !! LIKE IF YOUR LISTENING TO THIS IN 2013 !!!
@@relver4421 plastics surgery was rampid even when marilyn Monroe was around we have always been corrupt by it and if it wasn't social media it was media in general
@@soggytomales893 plastic surgery wasn’t accessible to the extent it is today. Furthermore i specified social media for a reason, we’re in an era where communication and discovering info from the other side of the world at little to no cost is the norm, making it especially easy for people to redesign their body and features based on what’s trendy in the media.
Who still be listening to Aaliyah mainly because she is talent and she is your favorite Artist still even thought she died?,i know she always been my favor artist and still is period.
What an amazing instrumental with those strings at the end of each beat. With amazing drums and percs to compliment it. Then it all gets laced together with Aaliyah's beautiful vocals. A true shame that it was written for evil purposes by Robert Kellt.
That's sick if you are..that means you watched the sick shit and was like fuck it or maybe it even turned you on...me I haven't watched yet and like the song
lakersfan1988ee let’s make one thing clear, I’m 19 and have never heard the song. I saw the documentary and wondered what she wrote and how the song went. So I listened to it. I don’t support anything so you can keep all that to yourself. Maybe you actually are turned on my the shit yourself and want to take it out on other people. Till then fuck off.
lakersfan1988ee the same goes for you, I listened to it all of 1 time. Why the fuck are you so invested in minding my business. I don’t support that man so mind your fucking business. You didn’t have to take the time to comment. It wasn’t that serious. 🤬🤬
daniel-Smokes-Kush TEXAS420 You’re were not mature, hell even old enough to make that decision. In California, he would’ve been locked up doing life without parole.
I thought it was kinda cool that OutKast used the "Age Ain't Nothin But A Number" part in their song "Pink and Blue." Still shows how she impacted all urban genre's of music to this day. RIP Baby Girl...Miss Aaliyah.
damn this song relates to me. im 19 and the guy I love is 28. also I'm black and he is white and people judge us a lot. we both love each other and he supports me. AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER!!!! AND SKIN TONE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A COLOR
I was just here for the comments. However, after reading many, I have to add mine. After listening to this song, and have it come out the mouth of a young 14 year old, it's beyond disturbing. To say the least. Where were the parents, guardians etc., to monitor her well being? I guess $$$$ had them turn a blind eye, and a deaf ear. As long as those checks kept rolling in. It's been stated that so many have failed her. Possibly. Let's keep in mind, she too, was wise and mature for a 14 year old. She opened her legs willingly. And I'm sure she knew better. I didn't post a comment to bash her. But speaking realistically.
Finally someone said it ❣️ I'm 16 and my mom would kill me if I was singing this and on top of that the original words was "GOING DOWN ain't nothing but a thang" like umm okay
As much as I love Aaliyah, I'll admit that I haven't heard or even thought about this classic for years! Watching Surviving R Kelly brought me here. I have a totally different outlook on this song now 😔S/B, it took me 24 years to realize that she was saying "throwing down ain't nothing but a thing." I always thought that she was saying "going down" It seems to not make much of a difference at this point. Continue to rest peacefully baby girl 🙏🏾
I met this guy we hang out a lot after school I started to hella fall for him. He likes me but he's 14 and I'm 18. I really wana be with him though, but he's saying how I was too old for him even though I look younger than I am. In my heart though age aint nothn but a number but I wish I wasn't in love with him :(
so now that I'm listening to this after surviving R. Kelly... I'm realizing this is really R. Kelly singing and aaliyah vocals.. He's basically making her sing on how he feels about "her"smh😥😥
All these clowns on here talking about "oh my god, listen to the lyrics" while they also bump music with lyrics about killing,stealing and drug dealing xD
I agree but it is not right because she has already died and please don't write anything bad about her. I know that she was telling about her dealing,drugs an everything of the kind but if you don't like listening to her then please don't listen!And she is a woman,it ain't your business!If she did it,she'll be in lots of problems but not you.
same here me and my boy had to brake up in our last relationship cuz his family sayz that i am to old for him when ever he is only 2 years younger than me. but now me and him are back together thank god but his family dont know
LaKeisha, that's because your mom cared more about you than she does about money. Those parents were basically pimping out their daughters to R. Kelly so he could have his way with them.
This baby was 12 singing this song and being brainwashed and manipulated. Who knows what went through her mind after going through such a horrific experience. If she was my daughter R. Kelly would have been exposed and I wouldn't stop talking about it until he served life in prison or killed himself
Yes, age ain't nothing but a number as long as the girl is over 16 in the uk and 18 in the US 👍 Is there any prove that he and Aaliyah were involved or is it just what people think/know
at the time she was 14, this song was written for her by r.kelly who was around 26. the lyrics at 1:57 are beyond creepy and anybody who tries to defend r.kelly should really think about that
Bubble be THANK YOU 🙏🏾
R. Kelly loved her, and she loved him, too!! The real bad people were the people who annulled their illegal marriage and ruined their lives through that, in the name of law!!
it was illegal for a reason. she may have "loved" him but definitely not the way R. Kelly wanted her to
I think, she loved him R. Kelly wanted her to. I don't know why you try to deny it.@@seanocarraigh7064
I was about 15 16 when this came out and it was wild then because the album came out and the marriage at the same time
It's saddening and unnerving how such a beautifully produced song has such dark origins. Even though I'm hearing a smooth beat and wonderful vocals, the realities of R.Kelly grooming Aaliyah are tied to this song. RIP Aaliyah. Your musical talent will continue to be recognized.
You’re right
The history of this song makes me sick but her voice is everything😩🥺
true ❤
28 years later her voice is still magically engulfing, nothing will ever destroy Aaliyahs beauty she was such a blessed talent RIP.
She grew up so quick and left us way too soon.
I don’t understand how the parents didn’t catch this. MONEY is the root to all evil
BeautyIam870 they caught it and let it happen, they're just as repugnant as Kelly
The love of money is the root of all evil*
They did but....
BeautyIam870 not true, it depends on what you do with the money to make it the root of evil.
one of the victims of r kelly said in an interview that while aaliyah was sleeping, he'd do sexual acts with HER mother. Aaliyahs mother was sexually attracted to that him.
I'm 28 I looked up to Aaliyah but now I'm older I see how R.Kelly manipulative ways influenced her. she was singing to him she was 14 he was 27. I can admit as a teenage girl this was a anthem but it still doesn't make it right.... he was preying on her from the start of her career. I always dated older men so this song will always be dope even tho the back history is messed up
OG_ Jazzy J R Kelly wrote the lyrics. He was grooming her.
OG_ Jazzy J hypocrite
YEt you dated older men lol...like many females have since before the dawn of history. To hell with R kelly.
Betty White 😩🤯
@Alyssa Willie congrats you watched the lifetime special..doesnt make it right
Prison ain't nothing but a place
Lmaooo💀😭😭
LOL
I’m dead 💀💀
If age ain't nothing but a number then prison ain't nothing but a place. Lol fax
America is nothing but a fucking stupid country with fucking stupid laws ruining peoples' lives!!!
😇 I miss her rest in peace your beautiful🙏🏾
I've always thought this song was not appropriate for a 14 yr old to be singing! The signs have always been there we just kept right on singing and ignored it.Smh hell we all guilty!
Her age was a mystery at first.
Ms Juicy Peach ......I'd like to shake your hand. That was the realist comment. WE ALL FAILED THESE YOUNG WOMEN. I TAKE RESPONSIBILITY CAUSE I SURE DID SUPPORT AND LOVE ME SOME R KELLY. WITH A GUILTY CONSCIOUS I HAVE TO SAY I STILL DO.
BUT IF HE IS GUILTY ID BE THE FIRST ONE TO FIRE THE FIRST BULLET INTO HIS HEAD.
Not me I was a baby when this happened. But I am angry that no one did anything to save this precious girls!
AJ Sassy sad
Kimberly H ikr
I happen to be a student studying music in college. I'm black and I study Opera and choral music. One day while doing research on some of the music I found out that the song I was singing was originally made for a Minstrel show. Being a black student it felt a little weird singing that song finding out its history. Its kinda how i feel finding out about aliyah's music and its connection to R Kelly's pedophilia. I've been a lifelong fan of both but now I don't know anymore.
Im still listening to this in 2012 this track still sounds fresh and will Aalihay will always sound fresh. one luv !
Today is the 10 year anniversary of her death and she is missed more than ever. R.I.P Aaliyah
damn.. it's been 10yrs since your comment 😲
20yrs now :(
my name is Aaliyah lol
Aanbantdanbttlihvfuinc
Damn u wrote this 12 years ago
The hook is catchy and the beat is catchy but if you listen and analyze and think about it you'll cringe.
I totally agree. From an artistic standpoint, the song is on point. But the lyrics makes you understand the lust R. Kelly has for teenage girls.
Still listening in 2016 at age 16 🙌🏽
+Daniee 23 feel you
this song was the best
Wow
Damn your 23 now
she will always be amzing my mom named me after her she died the same year i was bornn....man ....RIP AALIYAH!
R.I.P gods little baby girl 😭😭😭😭😞😞😞😞 you will never be forgotten 😞
she died in 2001 i was bron in 2001 i feel special and i love aaliyah
That right! I'm 90s Fan 😍
me too 😍😘👍
all my mom listen to is 90's music
Babygirl ღ
Nostalgia at its finest.. it'll never chaaaaange!
I LOVE YOU AALIYAH.. R.I.P ! WE MISS YOU TRULY AND IF YOU WERE STILL ALIVE , YOUD BE THE NUMBER ONE BEST FEMALE RNB SINGER IN THE WORLD !! LOVE YOU !! LIKE IF YOUR LISTENING TO THIS IN 2013 !!!
I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW GREAT SHE WAS....LOOK AT ALL THE TRASH WE HAVE NOWADAYS
Throwback when we weren’t corrupted by social media and didn’t obsess over plastic surgery
This dope-ass song outshines all the garbage from nowadays indeed
@Aisha Mohamed or let people have opinions… the music rn is ok but not like good good yk
@@relver4421 plastics surgery was rampid even when marilyn Monroe was around we have always been corrupt by it and if it wasn't social media it was media in general
@@soggytomales893 plastic surgery wasn’t accessible to the extent it is today. Furthermore i specified social media for a reason, we’re in an era where communication and discovering info from the other side of the world at little to no cost is the norm, making it especially easy for people to redesign their body and features based on what’s trendy in the media.
Our baby girl we love n always miss u♡♡♡☆☆☆
Still listen to this in 2019 we miss and love u Aaliyah
My favorite song, sung this at tha talent show last year
almost 20 years ago, god damn. i been playin it constantly for the last 14 or so lol
Despite the controversy surrounding this song between R.Kelly and Aaliyah, it's still a good song.
It's creepy AF.
I agree. Still a great song and this is how a lot of younger girls felt in the 1980s To early 90s
You got that right. Her parents shouldn't have let their 14 year old sing a song letting the world knows she's ready to bone.@@rosemathers2105
@@rosemathers2105it is but at the end of the day she done a good job
HAPPY B DAY AALIYAH ,R.I.P FROM ARGENTINA
Love this song I miss u and love u!! Rest peacefully!
Who still be listening to Aaliyah mainly because she is talent and she is your favorite Artist still even thought she died?,i know she always been my favor artist and still is period.
What an amazing instrumental with those strings at the end of each beat. With amazing drums and percs to compliment it. Then it all gets laced together with Aaliyah's beautiful vocals. A true shame that it was written for evil purposes by Robert Kellt.
May 5th is my anniversary ♥, RIP Aaliyah Truly an Angel (:
this while time i been singin' "age ain't nothing but a number, love ain't nothing but a game"
It's May 5th ... Funny how I always remember that part.
My favorite albums were OIAM & The Red Album, but I discovered her music in the Summer of '94.
She so good I miss her if she was around music will be better then what it is now
great song, the 90's RULED
Ruled Over Others Or Were You Saying It Was Fun
Who here from that R.Kelly documentary?
Yana Monet Well yeah but I was listening to this song 25 yrs ago! Lol
That's sick if you are..that means you watched the sick shit and was like fuck it or maybe it even turned you on...me I haven't watched yet and like the song
lakersfan1988ee let’s make one thing clear, I’m 19 and have never heard the song. I saw the documentary and wondered what she wrote and how the song went. So I listened to it. I don’t support anything so you can keep all that to yourself. Maybe you actually are turned on my the shit yourself and want to take it out on other people. Till then fuck off.
@@yanamonet7283 if you know how streams or streaming works..just clicking on this song multiple times is putting money in his pockets..
lakersfan1988ee the same goes for you, I listened to it all of 1 time. Why the fuck are you so invested in minding my business. I don’t support that man so mind your fucking business. You didn’t have to take the time to comment. It wasn’t that serious. 🤬🤬
age aint nothin but a number and a court case, and a jail cell.
Change it! Change it!!!
And I stumble upon it 14 years later, I'm ashamed of myself but my shame is nothing compared to the love I don't have Aaliyah ❤
ILove dhis video...!? Old skool is mii type...r.i.p aliyah
♥ this songg.. RIP babyy girll.. x
I love this song it got me through so much In the situation I'm in now
Lania Robinson me too I'm 14 but in love with this guy in his 20s what should I do I'm losing control
@@sashaann1516 you should've hopefully stepped away
@@sashaann1516 i hope you’re okay now
Why do aayliah have to die we still love ya!team aayliah forever
i love this song
we miss u aaliyah
if she was still alive it will be who's beyonce
like if you are listening in 2012
being that she was 14 at the time it did matter
bobby greer Truee
Thatcomment000 Oh hell no😮😮😂😂
Janay Jiles you is wild
daniel-Smokes-Kush TEXAS420 You’re were not mature, hell even old enough to make that decision. In California, he would’ve been locked up doing life without parole.
daniel-Smokes-Kush TEXAS420 eww that's not cute and not everybody at that age want to be involved with and adult let alone have sex with them.
that's right Aaliyah Age ain,t nothing but a number one luv
Who else listening after surviving r kelly......
Meeeeee.
Me it's so weird now but it's a great song
Im Waiting On Episode 3 In 4 To Get Done Recording
Man
Meeeee 222222
this song means alot
Age ain't nuttin but a number
Throwin' down ain't nuttin but a thang
This luvin i have 4 u
It'll neva change!!
i love this song baby girl rest in peace
I thought it was kinda cool that OutKast used the "Age Ain't Nothin But A Number" part in their song "Pink and Blue." Still shows how she impacted all urban genre's of music to this day. RIP Baby Girl...Miss Aaliyah.
I love her, so dope
damn this song relates to me. im 19 and the guy I love is 28. also I'm black and he is white and people judge us a lot. we both love each other and he supports me. AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER!!!! AND SKIN TONE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A COLOR
+Stephanie Pierre Hope you stay together for ever!
+Andres Humbria thanks
Stephanie Pierre
itz_ zoebana i relate
itz_ zoebana good for you!
I was just here for the comments. However, after reading many, I have to add mine. After listening to this song, and have it come out the mouth of a young 14 year old, it's beyond disturbing. To say the least. Where were the parents, guardians etc., to monitor her well being? I guess $$$$ had them turn a blind eye, and a deaf ear. As long as those checks kept rolling in. It's been stated that so many have failed her. Possibly. Let's keep in mind, she too, was wise and mature for a 14 year old. She opened her legs willingly. And I'm sure she knew better. I didn't post a comment to bash her. But speaking realistically.
Finally someone said it ❣️ I'm 16 and my mom would kill me if I was singing this and on top of that the original words was "GOING DOWN ain't nothing but a thang" like umm okay
Here after reading a book about R. Kelly by one of his "victims". Creepy to listen
What book
What book?
Book name?
What is the name?
ladymusiclover we would like to know the name of the book
R.I.P BABY GIRL💗💖💖💗💗😇😇😇👑👑
Rip ☹️❤️ 17 years later 😢
As much as I love Aaliyah, I'll admit that I haven't heard or even thought about this classic for years! Watching Surviving R Kelly brought me here. I have a totally different outlook on this song now 😔S/B, it took me 24 years to realize that she was saying "throwing down ain't nothing but a thing." I always thought that she was saying "going down" It seems to not make much of a difference at this point. Continue to rest peacefully baby girl 🙏🏾
U didnt hear wrong...She was indeed saying "going down." This was the clean version played on radio.
Shut I'm 52 and forever I thought she said... age ain't nothing but a number and number ain't nothing but a thang. Lmao
This song reminds me of me and my girls. Back in the day.... 3
I love this song I wish that you never died
I met this guy we hang out a lot after school I started to hella fall for him. He likes me but he's 14 and I'm 18. I really wana be with him though, but he's saying how I was too old for him even though I look younger than I am. In my heart though age aint nothn but a number but I wish I wasn't in love with him :(
Ayo anybody realize in the beginning when she states the date it’s May 5th which is Children’s Day 😀😀
WHAT
Age ent nothing but a number .. love is everything
so now that I'm listening to this after surviving R. Kelly... I'm realizing this is really R. Kelly singing and aaliyah vocals.. He's basically making her sing on how he feels about "her"smh😥😥
alysia mitchell well he did write it for her
Exactly ....
Happy Birthday Aaliyah
Still listening to this in 2012.. this could neva get old 2 me.. missin u Aaliyah
...that´s why I got to let you know....She the best...♥R.I.P
Amazing song
miss u baby girl x(
yes, I can relate. I'm 46. And my boyfriend of 11yrs. is 65.
The issue here is UNDERAGE, not so much the age difference of 2 people who are legally able to date or marry.
love this song
I'm age 14 it's so smooth and cheesy that's my style
I'm 14 and I love this type of songs too...
You’ll know when your older👁👄👁
Surprised this is still listed under the original song title. I figured by now the video would've been renamed "Exhibit A."
All these clowns on here talking about "oh my god, listen to the lyrics" while they also bump music with lyrics about killing,stealing and drug dealing xD
Thank you☺🤞
Thats not the same thing here ! Its pedophile :/
Yeah its bad, but stealing isnt as bad as grown ass people having a sexual eye for underaged kids.
@@elbrdd facts. two different things.
I agree but it is not right because she has already died and please don't write anything bad about her.
I know that she was telling about her dealing,drugs an everything of the kind but if you don't like listening to her then please don't listen!And she is a woman,it ain't your business!If she did it,she'll be in lots of problems but not you.
@hchgirl08 Go for what you want in life , you can't control who you fall in love it just happens ! :)
same here me and my boy had to brake up in our last relationship cuz his family sayz that i am to old for him when ever he is only 2 years younger than me. but now me and him are back together thank god but his family dont know
@AaliyahTVMusic thank you because i liked dis boy for 2 years and he was older then me and people where like u should just give up
Omg im crying right now! Im really missin ya! Love ya bbygirl -3
My mom would have known something was up as soon as she heard this song and shot R. Kelly dead!
man!!!
LaKeisha, that's because your mom cared more about you than she does about money.
Those parents were basically pimping out their daughters to R. Kelly so he could have his way with them.
Happh birthday queen
Good song!
So very close to beyonce yet she departed far too soon. I have no doubt that there would have been an epic rivalry in music if she'd lived.
This song hits differently after hearing all of the accusations people are making against R Kelly and his preference for teenage girls.
this song connects for everybody
L’Amour n’est la prison que de celui qui s’offre sans pudeur... ♾
This baby was 12 singing this song and being brainwashed and manipulated. Who knows what went through her mind after going through such a horrific experience. If she was my daughter R. Kelly would have been exposed and I wouldn't stop talking about it until he served life in prison or killed himself
she was 14 but exactly
@@marie-ir2bo while singing this?
This makes me want to sing this infront of him looking at him a bit 😂😮💨🤭
I'm 14 and I like this guy and he's 15 and I think I'm in love seriously no joke💜
she was wise beyond her years that's for sure
Yes, age ain't nothing but a number as long as the girl is over 16 in the uk and 18 in the US 👍
Is there any prove that he and Aaliyah were involved or is it just what people think/know
love this song so bad
who's listening to this in 2017
you are absolutly right
R.I.P. Baby girl
Happy birthday Baby girl RIP
this song just made me feel better
3:07 was "Liyah“ a nickname???
Yesss
Still listening in 2021. I'm 31. Love all the older music like this ❤️
Written and produced by Robert Slyvester Kelly
I am with a woman 7 years older than me.. And I agree that age ain't nothin but a number and that is why me and her both agreed that this be our song