There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life.
AALIYAHThere are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life.
AALIYAHPeople are gonna look up to me because I’m young, black, and female.
AALIYAHWhen a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
AALIYAHIt’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what.
AALIYAHI want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.
AALIYAHAll I can do is leave it in God’s hands and hope that my fans feel where I’m coming from.
AALIYAHI’m a total performer.
AALIYAHMy parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’
AALIYAHI don’t feel I made any sacrifices at all. I’m doing my best to juggle.
AALIYAHI don’t think about my previous success. I’m happy that the work I’ve done has been very successful.
AALIYAHThere are times in my life when I just want to be by myself.
AALIYAHRomeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.
AALIYAHEverything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you’re tired, the times where you’re a bit sad… In the end, it’s all worth it because it really makes me happy. There’s nothing better than loving what you do.
AALIYAHIf you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it’s always cool. The kids are amazing.
AALIYAHIt’s Friday and I’m ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene.
AALIYAHI think it’s important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don’t want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.
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