She rose to prominence for appearing as a main cast member of VH1's reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta since its premiere in June 2012.

Karlie (sometimes reported as "Keisha")[1][3] Lewis was born in New York City to a Trinidadian mother and African-American father.

For education, Redd attended The Harlem School of the Arts and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

[13] She formerly played a recurring role on the soap opera Saints and Sinners, which appeared on Bounce TV.

[18][19] Her age has been disputed by Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta co-star K. Michelle and Redd's ex-boyfriend and fellow co-star Benzino, Yung Joc, Scrapp DeLeon, Lyfe Jennings and Ceaser from Black Ink Crew, who have said she is older than she claims.