Barry Hankerson

Barry Hankerson
Born (1947-08-03) August 3, 1947 (age 77)[1]
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Entertainment manager
  • record label owner
  • record producer
Years active1985–present
LabelsBlackground

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]

  1. ^ "Birth reference – Barry Nankerson". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Asante, David (October 8, 2012). "That Grape Juice Interviews Barry Hankerson (Aaliyah's Uncle/BlackGround CEO)". That Grape Juice. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  3. ^ Rose, Anna (August 22, 2021). "Aaliyah's uncle issues statement on releasing her music". NME. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. ^ 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.