24 Talent Show Losers That Ended up Being Super Successful

AALIYAH WOWED JUDGES WHEN SHE PERFORMED “MY FUNNY VALENTINE” ON “STAR SEARCH” IN 1989, THOUGH SHE DIDN’T WIN. SHE CONTINUED TO WOW CRITICS UNTIL HER UNTIMELY DEATH IN 2001.

Even though Aaliyah had a tragically short career, she still made quite the impact on the music industry. Billboard lists her as one of the greatest R&B artists ever.