Kelis: Photos Of The Singer

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Christina Casiano, Audrey Rock

November 27, 2020 6:04PM EST

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Kelis

Kelis — Kelis poses on the carpet for at the Secret Genius Awards on Nov. 1, 2017 at the Vibiana Cathedral. The “Milkshake” singer rocked a stunning silver sequin gown for the Spotify sponsored event which celebrates people within the songwriting community that contribute to the creative work behind some of the most streamed.

Kelis was born on August 21, 1979 in Harlem, New York. She began her musical career as a student at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, joining the choir and playing the saxophone. Shortly after graduating, she began working with Pharrell Williams leading to a record deal in 1998. Her first album ‘Kaleidoscope’ was released back in 1999 followed by 2001’s ‘Wonderland.’ She had her biggest success in 2003 with ‘Tasty’, spawning the massive hit ‘Milkshake.’

Kelis married rapper Nas in Jan. 2005, following a meeting at the MTV VMA Awards in 2002. She filed for divorce in April 2009 while 7 months pregnant with their son Knight Jones, citing irrencilable differences. She married her second husband Mike Mora in 2014, giving birth to their son Sheperd in 2015, and a daughter in Sept. 2020. Sadly, Mike died in March 2022.

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Kelis performs at Cross The Tracks

Kelis performs at Cross The Tracks — Kelis takes the stage at Cross The Tracks festival in London on 28 May 2023. She wore a belly-baring crop top and matching pants for the performance, and accessorized with layered bracelets and rings.

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Kelis performs in Sheffield

Kelis performs in Sheffield — Kelis takes to the crowd at the Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, UK on 24 Jul 2022. She wore a plunging hot pink jumpsuit with a rose motif for the performance, and rocked huge hoops and layered necklaces.

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Kelis hits The In It Together Festival

Kelis hits The In It Together Festival — Kelis performs at The In It Together Festival in Margam, Wales, on 26 May 2023. She slayed a pink sequined leisure suit for the laid back peformance. Rumors emerged in June that actor Bill Murray had seen some of her performances in England.

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Kelis attend Levis event

Kelis attend Levis event — Kelis arrives at the Levi’s Trucker 50th Anniversary event at Levi’s Haus of Strauss in Los Angeles on 05 Oct 2017. She stunned in an orange button up, black shorts, and thigh-high black boots for the party.

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Kelis arrives for ‘This Morning’

Kelis arrives for ‘This Morning’ — Kelis poses ahead of ‘This Morning’ TV show in London on 11 Jul 2016. For the appearance, she ‘dropped the mic and picked up her oven mitts’ for a cooking demo. She rocked a cute black and white button up shirt with black pants.

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Kelis attends Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch

Kelis attends Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch — Kelis arrives for the Amber Rose x Simply Be Launch Party in Los Angeles on 20 Jun 2018. She looked incredible in a gold jacket and skintight black latex leggings. Notably, she also dyed her hair blue.

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Kelis arrives at Adidas Event

Kelis arrives at Adidas Event — Kelis rocks a bold red look at the Adidas Originals x Kylie Jenner Falcon launch event in Los Angeles on 06 Sep 2018. She finished the look with some statement necklaces and white shoes.

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Kelis attends Paris Fashion Week

Kelis attends Paris Fashion Week — Kelis is seen posing outside of Ralph & Russo’s Fashion Show during the Paris Fashion Week on July 2, 2018. The star sported bright blue hair and a mesh dress and pumps.

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Kelis

Kelis — Kelis attends KAABOO 2017 at San Diego’s Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. the star sported a black button down dress and sunglasses whie doing a food demonstration.

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Kelis performs at the Somerset House in London

Kelis performs at the Somerset House in London — Kelis performs at the Summer Series at Somerset House, London on July 14, 2014. She released her first albums in 1999 and 2001, earning her biggest success with 2003 single “Milkshake” off her album ‘Tasty.’

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Kelis performs at the Malta Isle Of MTV 2010

Kelis performs at the Malta Isle Of MTV 2010 — Kelis performs at the Isle of MTV 2010 concert in Floriana, Malta on June 30, 2010. She wore a colorful strapless dress with a knotted gold belt.

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