Kelis Rogers, also known as Kelis, is a multi-platinum-selling American singer, songwriter, and chef, best known for her singles “Milkshake” and “Trick Me”. Born in Harlem, New York, she began her music career at the age of 17, signing with Virgin Records and releasing her debut album Kaleidoscope in 1999. Since then, she has released six studio albums and achieved worldwide success with her diverse and unique sound. In addition to her music career, she has also achieved notoriety as a chef, having released two cookbooks and having starred in her own cooking show. Here we take a look at Kelis’ age, biography, real name, net worth, family, awards, and height.
Kelis’ Early Life
Kelis Rogers was born on August 21, 1979, in Harlem, New York, to a Puerto Rican father and a Chinese-Puerto Rican mother. She began singing in church and at the age of 16, she was signed to a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. At 17, she signed with Virgin Records and released her debut album Kaleidoscope in 1999. The album featured the hit single “Caught Out There”, which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Kelis attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. After graduating from LaGuardia, she enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and studied there for two years.
Career Highlights
Kelis’ second album Wanderland was released in 2001 and featured the hit single “Young, Fresh n’ New”. The album reached number eight in the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in the UK. She achieved further success with her third album Tasty, which was released in 2003 and featured the hit singles “Milkshake” and “Trick Me”, both of which reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
Kelis released her fourth album Kelis Was Here in 2006 and was certified platinum in the UK. The album featured the hit singles “Bossy” and “Blindfold Me”. Her fifth album Flesh Tone was released in 2010 and featured the hit single “Acapella”. Her sixth and most recent album Food was released in 2014 and featured the hit single “Jerk Ribs”.
Net Worth and Awards
Kelis has achieved worldwide success with her music, having sold over six million albums and sixteen million singles worldwide. She has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and has won a BRIT Award for Best International Female Solo Artist. She is estimated to have a net worth of $8 million.
Kelis stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m). She has been married three times and is currently married to real estate agent Mike Mora, with whom she has two children.
Kelis Rogers, better known as Kelis, is a multi-platinum-selling American singer, songwriter, and chef, best known for her singles “Milkshake” and “Trick Me”. Having sold over six million albums and sixteen million singles worldwide, Kelis has achieved worldwide success with her diverse and unique sound. In addition to her music career, she has also achieved notoriety as a chef, having released two cookbooks and having starred in her own cooking show. With an estimated net worth of $8 million and two Grammy Award nominations, Kelis is a true force in the music industry.