Kiara Johnson, also known by her stage name Katie Got Bandz (born July 22, 1993), is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, most recognized for her song "Pop Out" featuring King L.[1][2][3] Katie is from Bronzeville, a neighborhood in the Low End area of South Side, Chicago.
Katie cites her neighborhood as the muse for her lyrics and the stories she tells while rapping.
[4] Her favorite rappers were Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne.
In several interviews she spoke of the poor reputation Chicago has with respect to crime and violence and the attack of drill music as a result.
[8] In 2022, she had a verse on Nicki Minaj's 'Super Freaky Girl: Queen Mix', which was highly popular and sampled from Rick James' 'Super Freak.'