Kelis

Date of Birth: August 21, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Kelis Rogers, known mononymously as Kelis, is an American singer, songwriter, and chef. Born and raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, she was exposed to a diverse range of musical genres and cultures from a young age. Kelis attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she honed her skills in singing and performing. She broke into the music scene in the late 1990s with her distinctive sound, which blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music. Her debut album, “Kaleidoscope,” was released in 1999 and included the hit single “Caught Out There.” Kelis gained international fame with her 2003 single “Milkshake,” which became a cultural phenomenon and solidified her as a household name. In addition to her music career, Kelis is a trained chef and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. She has released a cookbook and launched her own line of sauces called “Bounty & Full.” Kelis continues to influence the music and culinary worlds with her creativity and innovation.

5 Interesting Facts about Kelis

1. Kelis has a degree from the renowned Le Cordon Bleu culinary school.

2. Her single “Milkshake” was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004.

3. Kelis has collaborated with several high-profile artists, including Busta Rhymes, Enrique Iglesias, and Calvin Harris.

4. She has released a cookbook titled “My Life on a Plate: Recipes From Around the World.”

5. Kelis starred in her own cooking show called “Saucy and Sweet” on the Cooking Channel.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kelis

1. “I’m a perfectionist. I can’t help it, I get really upset with myself if I fail in the least.”

2. “I don’t ever want to be boxed in. I always want to be able to raise the bar and continue to do new things.”

3. “Being in the kitchen is my happy place. It’s therapeutic and fun for me.”

4. “Music and food are two of my greatest passions. They both bring people together and create a sense of community.”

5. “I’ve always been someone who stands up for what I believe in, even if it’s not the popular opinion.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kelis’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Kelis has two children. Her first son, Knight Jones, was born in 2009 from her marriage to rapper Nas. She welcomed her second son, Shepherd, in 2015 with her current husband, Mike Mora.