Kaliya Ashley Ross (born July 29, 2000), known professionally as Kaliii (previously known simply as Kali), is an American rapper from Roswell, Georgia. She is best known for her 2023 single "Area Codes", which went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok before receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Career 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. 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. In November 2021, she released the remix to her song "MMM MMM" with American rappers Latto and Moneybagg Yo. In February 2022, she went on tour alongside rappers Latto, Saucy Santana, and Asianae. On March 8, 2022, she released her single "Standards" in the occasion of the International Women's Day. 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. In June 2022, she was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.
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. In July 2023, she was part of the Barbie album with the song "Barbie Dreams" with K-pop group Fifty Fifty.
Musical style 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.
Personal life Kaliii is of Panamanian descent. She welcomed her first child in November 2024 with NFL player Justyn Ross.
Discography Mixtapes +TitleMixtape details This Why They Mad Now Released: January 16, 2021 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming Toxic Chocolate Released: March 18, 2022 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
EPs +TitleEP details Fck Girl Szn Released: October 13, 2023 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positionsCertifications Album US AUS CAN IRE NZ UK WW "Oop" 2019 — — — — — — — "Do a Bitch" 2021 — — — — — — — This Why They Mad Now "Mmm Mmm" — — — — — — — Toxic Chocolate "UonU" 2022 — — — — — — — "Standards" — — — — — — — "Chainzzz" — — — — — — — "Wet" — — — — — — — rowspan="2" "Bout U" — — — — — — — "Area Codes" 2023 33 17 39 24 25 38 58 MC: Platinum RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Gold BPI: Silver Toxic Chocolate "K Toven" — — — — — — —rowspan="2" "Bozo" 2024 — — — — — — — "Let It Ring" — — — — — — — BARE CHAT "Gas You Up" — — — — — — —rowspan="4" "Big One" — — — — — — — "Hot Girl Maybach" — — — — — — — "Dat Girl" 2025 — — — — — — —
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist Title Year Album "Track & Field" 2021 No Luv "Bad Little Thing" (Remix) rowspan="3" "Y'all Want Me" (Remix) 2023 "Shiesty" "Femme Fatale" 2024 Freak Show
Promotional singles As featured artist + List of promotional singles as featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORDown. NZHot "Barbie Dreams" 2023 81 18 Barbie the Album
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