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Barry Hankerson (born August 3, 1947) is an American record producer, music label owner and manager. Hankerson is the founder of Blackground Records, and the uncle of late singer and actress Aaliyah.
Jan 2, 2023 · Barry Hankerson is a music producer and label owner who managed R. Kelly and introduced him to his niece Aaliyah. He is still working in the industry and re-releasing Aaliyah's music, despite the controversy surrounding Kelly and his family.
Aug 5, 2021 · The estate of the late R&B singer Aaliyah and her uncle/former manager Barry Hankerson are in a long-running dispute over her music rights and streaming availability. Hankerson announced a deal with Empire to release four Aaliyah albums, sparking a backlash from the estate.
Barry Hankerson formed Blackground in 1993, as a result of unsuccessful efforts to sign his niece Aaliyah to big record labels. Using his connection with singer R. Kelly, who he managed at the time, Hankerson obtained a contract with Jive to distribute the release of Aaliyah's debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number.
Aug 30, 2021 · Barry Hankerson, who introduced Aaliyah to R. Kelly, revealed he was upset and considered retaliation after learning of Kelly's misconduct. He said he decided to let God handle Kelly and avoid the trial coverage.
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In an exclusive interview with Billboard, Barry Hankerson gets emotional and opens up about the legacy of his late niece, Aaliyah, and reveals her music will...
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Aug 5, 2021 · Barry Hankerson is the uncle of the late R&B singer Aaliyah and the founder of Blackground Records, which he launched to support her career. He talks about his life, legacy and the deal that will make Aaliyah's music available again after a decade.
