Barry Hankerson (born August 3, 1947) [1] is an American record producer, music label owner, and manager. Hankerson is the founder of Blackground Records, [2] and the uncle of late singer and actress Aaliyah. [3] [4]

Aug 5, 2021 · UPDATED: A long-running battle between the estate of the late R&B singer Aaliyah and her uncle/ former manager and label chief Barry Hankerson broke into the open on Wednesday after teasers...

Jan 2, 2023 · Barry Hankerson is Still Working in the Music Industry Today. Barry has elucidated his relationship with his family hasn’t been the same since the R. Kelly incident, but Aaliyah actually remained on his label until her unfortunate demise on August 25, 2001.

Aug 17, 2021 · Her label Blackground Records, founded by Aaliyah's uncle and former manager Barry Hankerson, struck a deal with EMPIRE, an indie company based in the Bay Area that will make Blackground's...

Sep 15, 2021 · Fans of Aaliyah have turned to social media to slam the singer’s uncle for claiming her mother was aware of the illicit relationship between the late songstress and R. Kelly. Barry Hankerson sat...

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 23, 2021 · Now, Barry Hankerson, the singer’s uncle and owner of Blackground Records 2.0, explained the delay and issued an apology to fans who had not been able to properly enjoy her music...

Jan 10, 2025 · Barry Hankerson is a prominent American record producer, music label owner, and manager, best known as the founder of Blackground Records and for his influential role in the careers of several R&B artists, including his niece, the late singer and actress Aaliyah.

Aug 30, 2021 · Aaliyah ‘s uncle, producer Barry Hankerson – who introduced the singer to R. Kelly before the pair collaborated on her debut album – has opened up discovering the alleged abuse his niece...

Aug 21, 2021 · Barry Hankerson, the founder of Blackground Records, explained the delay shortly after Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' album was released on streaming platforms.