| Birth name | Kaliya Ashley Ross[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 29, 2000 (age 26)[2] |
| Birth place | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Origin | Roswell, Georgia, US[2] |
| Years active | 2019–present[3] |
| Genre | Hip hop · trap |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Label | Trump Card, LLC · Atlantic[4] |
Kaliya Ashley Ross (born July 29, 2000),[2][3] known professionally as Kaliii[5] (previously known simply as Kali), is an American rapper from Roswell, Georgia. She is best known for her 2023 single "Area Codes", which went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok before receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Career
Kaliii began rapping at the age of 12 after an arrangement made with her father to write 13 songs in order to have her own bedroom. In November 2020, she received traction with the popularity of her track "Do a Bitch" on the social media platform TikTok.[2] In 2021, she released her debut mixtape This Why They Mad Now with a remix of her breakthrough song "Do a Bitch" with American rapper Rico Nasty.[3] In November 2021, she released the remix to her song "MMM MMM" with American rappers Latto and Moneybagg Yo.[6] In February 2022, she went on tour alongside rappers Latto, Saucy Santana, and Asianae.[7] On March 8, 2022, she released her single "Standards" in the occasion of the International Women's Day.[8] Also in March 2022, she released her second mixtape Toxic Chocolate with appearances from Latto, Yung Bleu, Moneybagg Yo, Muni Long, Bia, and ATL Jacob.[9] In June 2022, she was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.[10]
Starting in 2023, she would stylize her name as Kaliii instead of Kali to match how she typically pronounces her name on her songs. On March 17, 2023, she released the single "Area Codes", that interpolates the song of the same name by Ludacris, which went viral in April 2023.[11] In July 2023, she was part of the Barbie album with the song "Barbie Dreams" with K-pop group Fifty Fifty.
Musical style
During an interview with HipHopDX, Kaliii cited her musical influences as rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, as well as American R&B singer Aaliyah.[12]
Personal life
Kaliii is of Panamanian descent.[13] She welcomed her first child in November 2024 with NFL player Justyn Ross.[14]
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
| This Why They Mad Now |
|
| Toxic Chocolate |
EPs
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Fck Girl Szn |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [18] | AUS [19] | CAN [20] | IRE [21] | NZ [22] | UK [23] | WW [24] | ||||
| "Oop" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Do a Bitch" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | This Why They Mad Now[B] | |
| "Mmm Mmm" (featuring ATL Jacob or remix also featuring Latto and Moneybagg Yo)[C] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Toxic Chocolate | ||
| "UonU" (featuring Yung Bleu) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Standards" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Chainzzz" (featuring Muni Long) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Wet" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | rowspan="2" | ||
| "Bout U" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Area Codes" | 2023 | 33 | 17 | 39 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 58 | Toxic Chocolate[D] | |
| "K Toven" (with DJ Smallz 732) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | rowspan="2" | ||
| "Bozo" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Let It Ring" (with SadBoi) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | BARE CHAT | ||
| "Gas You Up" (featuring Hunxho) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | rowspan="4" | ||
| "Big One" (featuring Monaleo) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Hot Girl Maybach" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Dat Girl" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Track & Field" (Enchanting featuring Kaliii) | 2021 | No Luv |
| "Bad Little Thing" (Remix) (Noa Kirel featuring Kaliii) | rowspan="3" | |
| "Y'all Want Me" (Remix) (John'nay Lasha featuring Kaliii) | 2023 | |
| "Shiesty" (Finesse2tymes featuring Kaliii and Sexyy Red) | ||
| "Femme Fatale" (G-Eazy featuring Coi Leray and Kaliii) | 2024 | Freak Show |
Promotional singles
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [29] | NZ Hot [30] | |||
| "Barbie Dreams" (Fifty Fifty featuring Kaliii) | 2023 | 81 | 18 | Barbie the Album |
Notes
- ^ The "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate was released under Atlantic Recording Corporation.[31]
- ^ "Do a Bitch" is also included on the "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate.
- ^ The remix of "Mmm Mmm" featuring ATL Jacob, Latto, and Moneybagg Yo is included on Toxic Chocolate. The original version featuring solely ATL Jacob is also included on the "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate.
- ^ "Area Codes" is only included on the "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate.
References
- ^ "Information on Kali in ASCAP database". ASCAP. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "The Break Presents: Kali". XXL. May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Kali Biography by Fred Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Kali - Atlantic Records". Atlantic Records. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Kaliii on Apple Music". Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "Kali Drops "Mmm Mmm" Remix with Latto & Moneybagg Yo". The Source. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Latto Announces Tour With Saucy Santana, Kali, & Asianae. Shares Dates". HotNewHipHop. February 3, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Kali Shares New Single "Standards" On International Women's Day". HotNewHipHop. March 8, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Kali Brings Toxicity To The Forefront On New Project, "Toxic Chocolate"". HotNewHipHop. March 11, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "XXL: KALI". XXL. June 14, 2022.
- ^ Affatigato, Carlo (May 8, 2023). "Hoes in different area codes: Kali's song, lyrics & meaning". Aural Crave. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Kali Reveals How Cardi B & Nicki Minaj Have Influenced Her 'Toxic Chocolate' Career". HipHopDx. March 18, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Seabrook III, Robby (2021-05-26). "The Break Presents: Kali". XXL. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ staff, B. C. K. (2024-08-02). "PREGNANT KALIII REVEALS GENDER OF BABY IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'BIG ONE'". BCK Online. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "This Why They Mad Now by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Toxic Chocolate by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "FCK GIRL SZN - EP by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 10, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 26 May 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Kali | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 3, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Download Chart - Week 27, 2023" (in Korean). Circle Chart. July 2–8, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Toxic Chocolate: Area Codes Edition by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 2, 2023.