Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American singer, songwriter, and composer who has won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. She is known for her eclectic and genre-defying music, which incorporates elements of R&B, neo soul, hip hop, and reggaeton. She has collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tyler, the Creator, Kaytranada, and BadBadNotGood.
Early Life and Career
Kali Uchis was born Karly-Marina Loaiza on July 17, 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, to a Colombian family. She learned to play the piano and saxophone in high school and joined a jazz band. She also developed an interest in photography and filmmaking, and began making mixtapes and cover art. She was kicked out of her home by her parents for skipping class and breaking curfew, and lived in her car for a while, where she wrote songs on her keyboard.
She released her debut mixtape, Drunken Babble, in 2012, which was praised for its originality and diversity. She then released her debut EP, Por Vida, in 2015, which featured production from Diplo, Tyler, the Creator, Kaytranada, and BadBadNotGood. She gained more recognition and acclaim for her debut studio album, Isolation, in 2018, which featured guest appearances from Jorja Smith, Steve Lacy, BIA, and Reykon. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
In 2021, she released her second studio album and first Spanish-language project, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), which spawned the viral hit single “Telepatía”. The song became her first solo charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 24. She also won her first Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Kaytranada on the song “10%”.
Plastic Surgery Rumors
Kali Uchis has faced rumors and speculations about her undergoing plastic surgery, especially on her lips and body. Some fans and critics have noticed changes in her appearance over the years, and have compared her before and after photos. However, Kali Uchis has never confirmed or denied having any cosmetic procedures done, and has maintained a confident and positive attitude towards her body image.
Some of the alleged plastic surgeries that Kali Uchis has had are:
| Body Part | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Lips | Lip augmentation or fillers |
| Nose | Rhinoplasty or nose job |
| Cheeks | Cheek implants or fillers |
| Chin | Chin implant or reshaping |
| Breasts | Breast augmentation or implants |
| Waist | Liposuction or tummy tuck |
| Hips | Brazilian butt lift or implants |
FAQ
- How old is Kali Uchis? She is 29 years old as of 2024.
- What is Kali Uchis’ net worth? She has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2024.
- What is Kali Uchis’ religion? She is a Christian by faith.
- Who is Kali Uchis’ boyfriend? She is dating rapper Don Toliver, who is also the father of her unborn child. She announced her pregnancy in her music video for “Tu Corazón Es Mio” in January 2024.
- What is Kali Uchis’ real name? Her real name is Karly-Marina Loaiza.
- What is Kali Uchis’ ethnicity? She is of Colombian and English descent.
