Samuel William Christopher Watson [2] (born March 7, 1974),[3] better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor.

He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was signed to Strange Music from its inception in 1999 up to forming his own label Ear House Inc. in 2021.

Other collaborations include tracks with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck, E-40, T-Pain, Twiztid, Andy Mineo, Chris B, and RM from South Korean group BTS .

A number of his songs can be heard in the background of the strip club scenes in the movie Big Fan starring Patton Oswalt.

It features guest appearances from Tech N9ne, CES Cru, Kortney Leveringston, IcyRoc Kravyn, and his wife Crystal Watson.

[12] On May 15, 2021, it was announced during Kaliko's virtual concert event "The Reveal" that he had officially left Strange Music to form his own label Ear House Inc. with his wife Crystal.

[13][4][5] In 2022, Kaliko collaborated with few smaller indie artists by the name of Anthony Boggs and Messy The Man with their song "Loud Child".

Kaliko is afflicted with an autoimmune form of vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body, caused by the loss of natural pigment.