Kelis

Kelis Rogers burst onto the music scene in 1999 with her debut album Kaleidoscope, produced by The Neptunes. The album spawned the hit single Caught Out There and immediately established her as one of the most distinctive voices in R&B and pop music. Her fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sounds set her apart from her contemporaries and earned her a loyal following that has endured for over two decades.

Her commercial breakthrough came with the 2003 album Tasty, which featured the worldwide smash hit Milkshake. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, and became one of the most iconic pop songs of the 2000s. She continued to evolve musically with albums like Kelis Was Here and Flesh Tone, the latter embracing electronic dance music and receiving critical acclaim.

Beyond music, Kelis pursued her passion for cooking by graduating from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in 2008. She launched her own sauce line called Bounty and Full, authored the cookbook My Life on a Plate, and hosted the Cooking Channel show Saucy and Sweet. This dual career in music and culinary arts has diversified her income streams significantly.

Kelis has also earned revenue through touring, brand partnerships, and her successful farm in the countryside where she produces her own ingredients. Her entrepreneurial ventures in the food industry, combined with her continued relevance in music through festival appearances and new releases, have helped her build and maintain an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2026.