Kali (rapper)

American rapper (born 2000)

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Kaliii

Kaliii in 2022

Background information
Birth name| Kaliya Ashley Ross[1]
Born|  (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000 (age 22)[2]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Origin| Roswell, Georgia, U.S.[2]
Genres|

* Hip hop
* trap

Occupation(s)|

* Rapper
* songwriter

Years active| 2013–present[3]
Labels| Atlantic[4]

Musical artist

Kaliya Ashley Ross (born July 29, 2000),[3] known professionally as Kaliii, is an American rapper from Roswell, Georgia. She is noted for her songs poking fun at past partners and her carefree attitude.[5]

## Career[edit]

She 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.[5] In June 2022, she was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.[9] 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.[10] In July 2023, she was part of the Barbie album with the song "Barbie Dreams" with K-pop group Fifty Fifty.

## Musical style[edit]

During an interview with HipHopDX, she cited her musical influences as rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, as well as American R&B singer Aaliyah.[11]

## Discography[edit]

### Mixtapes[edit]

Title  | Mixtape details

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This Why They Mad Now |

* Released: January 16, 2021[12]
* Label: Self-released
* Format: Digital download, streaming

Toxic Chocolate |

* Released: March 18, 2022[13]
* Label: Self-released
* Format: Digital download, streaming

### Singles[edit]

#### As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Album

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[14] | AUS
[15] | CAN
[16] | IRE
[17] | NZ
[18] | UK
[19] | WW
[20]
"Oop"  | 2019  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  | Non-album single
"Do a Bitch"
(solo or remix featuring Rico Nasty, Enchanting, or Saucy Santana) | 2021  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  | This Why They Mad Now
"Mmm Mmm"
(featuring ATL Jacob or remix also featuring Latto and Moneybagg Yo) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  | Toxic Chocolate
"UonU"
(featuring Yung Bleu) | 2022  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —
"Standards"  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —
"Chainzzz"
(featuring Muni Long) | — | — | — | — | — | — | —
"Wet"  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —  | Non-album singles
"Bout U"  | — | — | — | — | — | — | —
"Area Codes"
(solo or remix featuring Kenzo B, Lil Kayla, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, or Mello Buckzz) | 2023  | 33 | 17 | 39 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 58  | Toxic Chocolate

#### As featured artist[edit]

#### As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as featured artist  Title  | Year  | Album

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"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)
"Barbie Dreams"
(Fifty Fifty featuring Kaliii) | Barbie: The Album

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Information on Kali in ASCAP database". ASCAP. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
2. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "Kali Brings Toxicity To The Forefront On New Project, "Toxic Chocolate"". HotNewHipHop. March 11, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
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. ^ "XXL: KALI". XXL. June 14, 2022.
10. ^ Affatigato, Carlo (May 8, 2023). "Hoes in different area codes: Kali's song, lyrics & meaning". Aural Crave. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
11. ^ "Kali Reveals How Cardi B & Nicki Minaj Have Influenced Her 'Toxic Chocolate' Career". HipHopDx. March 18, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
12. ^ "This Why They Mad Now by Kali on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
13. ^ "Toxic Chocolate by Kali on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
14. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
15. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
16. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 10, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
17. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 26 May 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
18. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
19. ^ "Kali | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
20. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 3, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Kali at AllMusic

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