Katie Got Bandz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Katie Got Bandz
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| Birth name | Kiara Johnson |
| Born | July 22, 1993 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | EGL Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Jeremih, Plies, DC Young Fly, Chief Keef, Lil Durk, King L, Wale, Lil Herb, Lil Reese, BJ The Chicago Kid |
Kiara Johnson, known by her stage name Katie Got Bandz, is an American rapper. She was born on July 22, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois. Katie is well-known for her song "Pop Out," which features the artist King L.
Early Life and Inspiration
Katie grew up in a neighborhood called Bronzeville. This area is part of the Low End section of the South Side, Chicago. Katie has shared that her neighborhood inspires her music. It helps her tell the stories she raps about.
Before she started rapping, Katie studied biology. She also took classes to prepare for medical school at Truman College. Some of her favorite rappers growing up included Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne.
Musical Journey and Style
Katie Got Bandz was one of the first female rappers to emerge from Chicago's drill music scene. Drill music is a style of hip hop that started in Chicago. It often features dark, gritty sounds and lyrics about street life.
Katie has mentioned that she wants her music to reach a wider audience. She plans to make her sound more global. She has also spoken about how drill music is sometimes misunderstood. She wants to show her real experiences through her songs. Katie emphasizes that she does not want her music to encourage crime.
Her project Drillary Clinton 3 was released on December 23, 2015. With this project, she aimed to change her sound. At the same time, she wanted to honor the drill music style. After taking a break for three years, she returned with a new song. The single "Work It Girl" came out on May 10, 2018. She said she felt "refreshed" and ready for fans to "discover a different side" of her.
In July 2019, she released her first mixtape in four years, called Rebirth. More recently, in 2022, Katie was featured on a popular song. She had a verse on Nicki Minaj's 'Super ... Girl: Queen Mix'. This song was very popular and used a sample from Rick James' 'Super Freak'.
Music Releases
Mixtapes
- 2013: Drillary Clinton
- 2014: Drillary Clinton 2
- 2015: Zero to 39th
- 2015: Drillary Clinton 3
- 2019: Rebirth
- 2022: Drillary Clinton 4
