Kelis (born Kelis Rogers on August 21, 1979), is known simply by her first … Read Full Bio ↴Kelis (born Kelis Rogers on August 21, 1979), is known simply by her first name Kelis (pronounced Kuh-lees). Her name is an amalgamation of her parents' first names, her black father Kenneth and Chinese-Puerto Rican mother Eveliss. Growing up in Middle Class Harlem, New York Kelis' childhood was not a deprived one. But she was not without problems, after her parents realised they could not cope with her unruly behavior (Kelis shaved all her hair off at age 13, soon afterwards dyeing the regrowth the colors of the rainbow), Kelis moved out of the family home, continuing her private education.

After a short spell working as a model, 5'10" Kelis began appearing on songs by Neptunes produced rappers such as 'Got Your Money' by the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. Soon afterwards, she released her debut album, Kaleidoscope in 1999 of which the first single was 'Caught Out There,' a song based on the time she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, and she beat him. The video feautures Kelis leading a pack of angry women down the street screaming 'I hate you so much right now!'. The album was released in USA, Europe and Asia, but did not find much audience in the USA. Not a great success, it only sold 249,000 copies to date.

After finding her largest audience in Europe, Kelis released her second album titled Wanderland (2001) in Europe only, which like her first album did not fare well. It only sold 80,000 copies and was entirely produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) again, similarly to her debut. Only one single was released 'Young Fresh N New'.

In 2003 Kelis finally found fame in her country with the single 'Milkshake,' which was a massive success in Europe, Asia and USA, and she began dating rapper Nas (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones). The single was from the album 'Tasty' which did not feature the Neptunes as heavily as her previous albums. Singles included the popular Dallas Austin produced 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire', a collaboration with OutKast's Andre 3000. 'In Public's duet with Nas was the fourth single from the album, becoming a top twenty hit in the U.K. without a video.

In 2006, Kelis presented a new album to her fans, entitled Kelis Was Here, which was originally to be called 'The Puppeteer' which was released on 22 August but was due Fall 2005. No Neptunes tracks appeared on this album, but Kelis used other producers such as Max Martin, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas) and Raphael Saadiq. Singles are the huge 'Bossy', 'Blindfold Me', and 'Lil Star'. Kelis wrote more of the material on this album than she did for Tasty, and carries off the sci-fi, electronica sounds so often considered Neptunes material without them. This is most evident on the brilliant 'Trilogy'. Kelis has said she wants to make her mark with this album, as it will be the last 'album like this' she will make.

In October 2007, Kelis was dumped by Jive Records, for poor sales of Kelis Was Here but a new album is in the pipeline. The Hits - a greatest hits collection - was released in March 2008, including tracks where she was a featured artist, eg, Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard , N.E.R.D's Truth or Dare, and Richard X's Finest Dreams.

Kelis then signed to Interscope Records, and released her fifth studio album entitled Flesh Tone in May 2010. The David Guetta-produced Acapella preceded the LP in February of that year. Other singles released from the album include '4th of July (Fireworks)', 'Scream' and 'Brave'. The following year, Kelis appeared on Calvin Harris' 'Bounce'.

In the beginning of 2010, Kelis received a letter by animal rights organization PETA, in which she was informed about the cruelty that comes along with the production of fur coats. She pointed out that the organization seems to have little concern about the treatment of people of color and that she will continue wearing fur and eating meat.

Songfacts reported that 'Distance', the planned first single from Kelis’ sixth studio album received its first play during the June 30, 2012 show of The Beatnik Mix on London's Reprezent 107.3FM. At the time, the album was set to be house/dance-inspired, but sessions with TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek led to it taking a soul-like direction.

Kelis completed her sixth album in April 2013, and her new label Ninja Tune confirmed details regarding the album in January the following year, 'Jerk Ribs' served as the lead single for the album; the track had however been previously released as a free download the previous year.
Food was released in April 2014 to critical acclaim. Kelis also appeared for the first time at the annual South by Southwest festival, both performing and serving meals to attendees from her food truck.

F**k Them Bitches
KELIS Lyrics

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What, what, what, what?
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?

I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches

Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it

Walkin' down da, walkin' down da
Walkin' down da, walkin' down da
Walkin' down da hallway, lookin' at chickens
Talkin' mad shit, but they don't wanna listen
Listen, why y'all trippin'?
I ain't tryna fight, but you're lookin' for a whippin'

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?

I heard you were sayin' this and that about me
And so-and-so and how we did this and that
But I don't really like you talkin' shit behind my back
And if you don't stop, you might catch a little

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?

I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?

I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it

Look, girl, look
Keep my name out your mouth
I'll keep my foot out your butt
'Cause you don't know what's up
So mind your b-i-z and shut the fuck up!

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?

Everybody always wanna sit around and gossip
In everybody business, always tryna talk shit
You could say that bullshit, but save that shit for later
'Cause you're in the Kool-Aid and don't know the flavor

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?

I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?

What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?

I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it

I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me

Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?

I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it

What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelis's song "Fuck Them Bitches" express frustration and anger towards individuals who constantly talk negatively and spread gossip. Kelis addresses these individuals, emphasizing that their actions are attention-seeking and pointless. She acknowledges that she may not be the type of person to start conflict, but this song is dedicated to those who engage in such behavior. Instead of engaging in physical confrontation, Kelis asserts her confidence and dismisses their words, urging them to keep talking if they so desire.

The repetition of "Keep talkin' that shit" throughout the song indicates Kelis's defiance and refusal to let the negativity affect her. She is not bothered by the false narratives and rumors surrounding her, emphasizing that those who criticize her do not truly know her. Kelis asserts her dislike for others talking about her without having any genuine knowledge of her character. The song serves as a strong statement against gossip and aims to discourage individuals from judging others based on hearsay.

Line by Line Meaning

What, what, what, what?
Expressing confusion or disbelief, questioning the behavior or actions of others.

What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
Continuing to express confusion or disbelief, emphasizing the need for an explanation or understanding.

I ain't one to spark shit
I am not the type of person to start conflicts or drama.

But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
However, this song is specifically intended for those individuals who consistently spread lies or gossip.

They wanna run their damn lips
They desire to constantly speak negatively about others or spread rumors.

But all they really want is some more attention
However, their actions are merely a cry for attention and validation.

Fuck them bitches
Disregard and disregard those individuals.

That's right, I said it
I am confident in expressing my thoughts and feelings about this matter.

Walkin' down da, walkin' down da
Continuously moving forward, progressing in life.

Walkin' down da hallway, lookin' at chickens
Navigating through life, observing and encountering individuals who engage in petty behavior and drama.

Talkin' mad shit, but they don't wanna listen
Engaging in excessive and disrespectful gossip, yet having no interest in truly understanding others' perspectives.

Listen, why y'all trippin'?
Seriously, why are all of you getting so worked up?

I ain't tryna fight, but you're lookin' for a whippin'
I have no intention of engaging in physical altercations, but if you continue to provoke me, you may face the consequences.

Keep talkin' that shit
Continue to spread lies and gossip.

You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Persistently and consistently engaging in negative talk about others.

What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
Challenging the individuals to confront the consequences of their words and actions.

I heard you were sayin' this and that about me
I became aware of the fact that you have been spreading rumors and making derogatory statements about me.

And so-and-so and how we did this and that
Furthermore, you have been discussing various situations and events involving me and others.

But I don't really like you talkin' shit behind my back
However, I do not appreciate you speaking negatively about me when I am not present.

And if you don't stop, you might catch a little
If you persist with your actions, you may face some consequences or retaliation.

Look, girl, look
Listen carefully, my dear.

Keep my name out your mouth
Refuse to talk negatively about me.

I'll keep my foot out your butt
If you refrain from gossiping about me, I will avoid causing you harm or trouble.

'Cause you don't know what's up
Your ignorance prevents you from truly understanding or grasping the situation.

So mind your b-i-z and shut the fuck up!
Therefore, pay attention to your own affairs and stop spreading rumors or talking negatively.

Everybody always wanna sit around and gossip
It seems that everyone consistently desires to engage in idle talk and spread rumors.

In everybody business, always tryna talk shit
They involve themselves in other people's affairs, constantly trying to speak negatively about them.

You could say that bullshit, but save that shit for later
You may choose to express your false statements, but it would be wise to do so at a later time.

'Cause you're in the Kool-Aid and don't know the flavor
As you involve yourself in matters that do not concern you, you lack the true understanding or insight.

I don't really like you talkin' about me
I genuinely dislike hearing you speak about me in a negative manner.

Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
Making false statements or judgments about me without having a true understanding of who I am.

What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
Expressing confusion or disbelief, questioning the behavior or actions of others.