Kelis was born on 21 Aug 1979 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Her birth name was Kelis Rogers. Her is also called Kelis.

Kelis is an American R&B singer–songwriter. She has won one BRIT Award and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Kelis released the following albums including Flesh Tone (2010), Tasty (2009), Hits (Snyr) (2008), Kelis Was Here (2006), Wanderland (2001) and Kaleidoscope (1999).