Frequently wears basketball jerseys with the number 12 on to commemorate his groundbreaking album "12 Play".
Had a young Halle Berry as his love interest in on of his first videos 1992 Honey Love.
Writes, arranges, and produces all of his own songs.
Was married to R&B Singer/actress Aaliyah. That marrige was annulled due to Aaliyah's status as a minor (she was 15 years old,; he was in his mid 20s).
