[5] Bah began thrift shopping at age 15 and has stated that she was bullied for her clothing style in high school.

[6] While a freshman at Georgia State University, Bah began posting GRWM videos on TikTok in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[3] She became known on the platform for her maximalist,[7] "cute-but-tough"[5] style inspired by Harajuku fashion and Y2K fashion,[8] consisting primarily of pink items, Hello Kitty memorabilia, belts, fur, boots, garters, bikini tops,[9] leg warmers, earmuffs, miniskirts, necklaces, and fishnets, which she dubbed "AliyahCore" in late 2022.

[20] She made her acting debut playing a high schooler in FX's comedy television series English Teacher, which premiered in September 2024.

[22] Bah has referred to Grace Jones, Vivienne Westwood, Zendaya, and Avril Lavigne as her biggest style icons.