(1947-08-03) August 3, 1947 (age 76)[1] New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Entertainment manager
record label owner
record producer
Years active
1985–present
Labels
Blackground
Musical artist
Barry Hankerson (born August 3, 1947) 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]
^"Birth reference – Barry Nankerson". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
^Asante, David (October 8, 2012). "That Grape Juice Interviews Barry Hankerson (Aaliyah's Uncle/BlackGround CEO)". That Grape Juice. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
^Rose, Anna (August 22, 2021). "Aaliyah's uncle issues statement on releasing her music". NME. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^Gallagher, Alex (August 30, 2021). "Aaliyah's uncle Barry Hankerson opens up about learning of R. Kelly's alleged abuse". NME. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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