Krizz Kaliko grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, in a pretty poor family. Early in his life, he didn’t know what he wanted to do, but in the 90s he found rap. He released his first studio album, Vitiligo, and since then he has released 7 other studio albums, had multiple top 50 Billboard 100 songs, and is one of the more well-known rappers in the country.
During his life, Krizz Kaliko has struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. During his early career, he struggled with the pressure, and fell into depression. He was able to fight through his depression though, and still become a great rapper.
Kaliko has been a great advocate for everybody struggling with mental health, talking in interviews and rapping about his struggles. He is a great advocate and inspiration for everybody struggling with mental health, especially those in the black community.
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