
Galilee Mora is the daughter of American singer-songwriter and chef Kelis. Galilee’s mother Kelis’ released her debut studio album Kaleidoscope which was a critical and international success. She has sold 6 million records worldwide. She has appeared at the Brit Awards, Q Awards, NME Awards, and Grammy Awards ceremonies.
Galilee Mora: Bio Summary
Name | Galilee Mora |
Gender | Female |
Born | September 2020 |
Place of birth | United States |
Famous as | daughter of Kelis |
Nationality | American |
Siblings | Knight Jones and Shepherd Mora |
Parents | Kelis and Mike Mora |
Grandparents | Eveliss Rogers and Kenneth Rogers |
How Old Is Galilee Mora?
Galilee Mora was born in September 2020. As of 2023, she is 3 years of age. She is the daughter of Kelis Rogers and her late husband Mike Mora. Her mother is a singer, songwriter, chef, and restaurateur while her father was a photographer. Her parents got married in the year 2014. Her mother shared the news of her birth revealing that she is her first daughter.
“Hey, so I’ve been kind of MIA, very MIA, but for a really good reason cause I just had my baby!” Kelis said. “It was intense. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and I’m generally a really private person, with my personal life, but I wanted to kind of bring my fam in, bring you guys in, to sort of talk about all of these women’s things we go through that no one really tells us about.”
“I had a girl by the way — so I’m very excited about that — it’s my first girl!” she added. “I wanted to bring you into my process. I can’t work out for the next six weeks and if I don’t want to resort to wearing spandex for the rest of my life… I want to show you how I plan on getting back into my high-waisted jeans — with just food. No exercise.”
“I went from 236, my baby girl was a big baby, so I’ve got about 50 to 60 pounds left to lose to get back into my high-waisted jeans.” Galilee Mora’s mother Kelis shared an adorable picture, holding little Galilee’s hand. She wrote: “She’s just the sweetest little thing.” However, Galilee is not the only child of her parents.
Galilee has one biological brother and one half-brother. Her biological brother Shepherd Mora was born in November 2015. Her half-brother Knight Jones was born in July 2009. Knight is the son of Galilee’s mother Kelis and her ex-husband Nas. Nas is a rapper, songwriter, record executive, and actor. Galilee’s maternal grandparents are Eveliss Rogers and Kenneth Rogers.
Galilee’s maternal grandmother Eveliss is a Chinese-Puerto Rican fashion designer. Her maternal grandfather Kenneth (1944–2000), was an African-American jazz musician and Pentecostal minister. Kenneth was formerly a professor at Wesleyan University and one of the directors of Jazzmobile in Harlem.
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Galilee Mora’s mother Kelis Rogers’ first name is a combination of her parent’s names. Galilee is still a child and under the supervision of her mother. Her mother Kelis prefers to keep her children away from the spotlight. Kelis rarely posts about them on social media.
Galilee Mora’s Father Died In 2022

Galilee Mora’s father Mike Mora has passed away. He died on March 14, 2022, at age 37, after he announced his stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis on social media. A rep on Kelis’s management team confirmed the tragic news to Entertainment Tonight in a statement. “Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away.”
“We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family’s privacy as of right now. Thank you,” the rep said. A rep for Kelis also confirmed the news in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “After a tough two year battle with cancer, we are devastated to have to confirm the loss of our beloved brother Mike,” the statement reads.
“An amazing Father, husband, and friend who gave so genuinely and cared so deeply for his family and friends. Through this difficult period, we ask that you respect the privacy of Kelis and her Family at this time.” In September 2021, Mike publicly shared that he was battling stage IV stomach cancer.
In an Instagram post, he revealed he had been diagnosed with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma and was given 18 months to live. Mike Mora shared that he never thought this could happen to him but he hoped sharing his story would help others in similar situations. He wrote:
“I am posting this…after so much thought. Many hours thinking of what the right thing to do is. Not because of a selfish reason .not because I want people to feel bad or sorry for me and my family. I am posting this because life is full of the most unexpected situations. I never thought this could happen to me. At just 36, with 3 kiddos, and a wife that loves me.”
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“I want to be able to help those that might be experiencing something like this- a life altering disease full of questions and doubt- maybe, hopefully. By showing that it’s possible to make it through. You always see people post about how life is too short. How you should reach out to those you love no matter where life has taken you.”
“It is the truth. Don’t take your time here, your time with friends, family, for granted. Shit can be over just like that! This was the first of many, many more iv’s and needles to be pricked on my arm…” Mike Mora went on to thank his friends and loved ones for their love and encouragement, saying it made him stronger.
“Dear friends, It has been Incredibly overwhelming. Receiving all the love and words of encouragement. I am so grateful. It’s been emotional. But overall I think it’s making me stronger. I have tried to respond to all messages. If I have not, please forgive me. I have never had so many messages in my life. ♥ to all. The story will continue.”
Kelis chose to remain positive through her grief after losing her husband Mike Mora. She told PEOPLE: “It wasn’t something that was sudden. We were able to prepare, and love, and say goodbye.” She said they “were able to spend the time that we needed to, as much as we were given, the best way that we could.”
“Is it a great situation? No, it’s freaking awful, but I am grateful.” Kelis said “It doesn’t change the fact that I’m heartbroken… but it does change how I choose to approach it. It reminds you how short time is, and how we don’t have any control. I want to control what I can control — how I treat the people around me. I’m really big on celebrating people when they’re here. I don’t feel like it’s as useful when they’re gone.”
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