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Kaliii

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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 hit single "Area Codes", which went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok in 2023 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Kaliii
Kaliii in 2022
Kaliii in 2022
Background information
Birth nameKaliya Ashley Ross[1]
Born (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000 (age 24)[2]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OriginRoswell, Georgia, U.S.[2]
Genres
OccupationRapper
Years active2013–present[3]
LabelsTrump Card, LLC / Atlantic[4]

Career

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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]

 
Kaliii in 2022

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

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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

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Kaliii is of Panamanian descent.[13] She welcomed her first child in November 2024 with NFL player Justyn Ross.[14]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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Title Mixtape details
This Why They Mad Now
  • Released: January 16, 2021[15]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Toxic Chocolate
  • Released: March 18, 2022[16]
  • Label: Self-released[A]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs

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Title EP details
Fck Girl Szn
  • Released: October 13, 2023[18]
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[19] 		AUS
[20] 		CAN
[21] 		IRE
[22] 		NZ
[23] 		UK
[24] 		WW
[25]
"Oop" 2019 — — — — — — — Non-album single
"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" — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Bout U" — — — — — — —
"Area Codes" 2023 33 17 39 24 25 38 58 Toxic Chocolate[D]
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List of singles as featured artist
Title Year Album
"Track & Field"
(Enchanting featuring Kaliii) 		2021 No Luv
"Bad Little Thing" (Remix)
(Noa Kirel featuring Kaliii) 		Non-album singles
"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

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List of promotional singles as featured artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Down.
[30] 		NZ
Hot
[31]
"Barbie Dreams"
(Fifty Fifty featuring Kaliii) 		2023 81 18 Barbie the Album

Notes

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  1. ^ The "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate was released under Atlantic Recording Corporation.[17]
  2. ^ "Do a Bitch" is also included on the "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Area Codes" is only included on the "Area Codes Edition" of Toxic Chocolate.

References

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  1. ^ "Information on Kali in ASCAP database". ASCAP. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "The Break Presents: Kali". XXL. May 26, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Kali Biography by Fred Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kali - Atlantic Records". Atlantic Records. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  5. ^ "Kaliii on Apple Music". Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Kali Drops "Mmm Mmm" Remix with Latto & Moneybagg Yo". The Source. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "Latto Announces Tour With Saucy Santana, Kali, & Asianae. Shares Dates". HotNewHipHop. February 3, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  8. ^ "Kali Shares New Single "Standards" On International Women's Day". HotNewHipHop. March 8, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Kali Brings Toxicity To The Forefront On New Project, "Toxic Chocolate"". HotNewHipHop. March 11, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "XXL: KALI". XXL. June 14, 2022.
  11. ^ Affatigato, Carlo (May 8, 2023). "Hoes in different area codes: Kali's song, lyrics & meaning". Aural Crave. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kali Reveals How Cardi B & Nicki Minaj Have Influenced Her 'Toxic Chocolate' Career". HipHopDx. March 18, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (May 26, 2021). "The Break Presents: Kali". XXL. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  14. ^ staff, B. C. K. (August 2, 2024). "PREGNANT KALIII REVEALS GENDER OF BABY IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'BIG ONE'". BCK Online. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "This Why They Mad Now by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  16. ^ "Toxic Chocolate by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  17. ^ "Toxic Chocolate: Area Codes Edition by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  18. ^ "FCK GIRL SZN - EP by Kaliii on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  19. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  20. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  21. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 10, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  22. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 26 May 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  23. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  24. ^ "Kali | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  25. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 3, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  26. ^ "Canadian certifications – Kaliii". Music Canada. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  27. ^ "American certifications – Kali". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  28. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  29. ^ "British certifications – Kali". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 24, 2024. Type Kali in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  30. ^ "Circle Download Chart - Week 27, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 2–8, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  31. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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