Katie Got Bandz (born Kiara Johnson, July 22, 1993) is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, often referenced as the "Queen" of drill music and most recognized for her song "Pop Out" featuring King Louie. Katie Got Bandz never dreamed of becoming a rapper, but that would all change after her cousing Donta “Block on da Trakk” Moye asked her to record a track with him. The two met up and recorded Katie Got Bandz’s first song “I need a hitta” which became very popular on YouTube, and thus began the career of one of the few female rap artists from Chicago. Katie is the debut female rapper of Chicago’s drill music scene, though she has announced plans to transition her music to a more global sound. 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. Katie has said that her intention with drill music is to portray her authentic experience and emphasizes she does not want to influence crime or contribute to the already high crime rate in Chicago through her music.