Karlie Redd

Karlie Redd
Birth name Karlie Lewis
Born New York City, New York
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Television personality, singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress
Website karlieredd.com

Karlie Redd is an American hip-hop artist, dancer, model and actress.

Early life

Born in New York City, New York, Redd spent much of her childhood in Trinidad and returned to attend The Harlem School of the Arts and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.[1][2] Redd has stated that she is "in her twenties" but will not reveal any exact details, stating "I never tell my age."[3][4] This has been disputed by Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta co-star K. Michelle and Redd's ex-boyfriend and fellow co-star Benzino, who both state that she is older than she claims.[5][6]

Career

Redd has worked with Sean Kingston, Tyrese Gibson, Jamie Foxx and Claudette Ortiz of City High, among others.[1] In 2012 she was cast in the spin-off VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. In the summer of 2012, Karlie launched the Redd Hairline by Karlie Redd.[7] In July 2012, Karlie released her debut single, "A Girl Has Needs" on iTunes.

Filmography

Films

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Black Spring Break 2: The Sequel Visa TV movie
2014 We Are Family Zantria as Karlie Lewis
2014 Top Five Rhonda as Karlie Lewis
2014 30 Days in Atlanta Kimberly

Television

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Scream Queens Herself Contestant, credited as Karlie Lewis
2012–present Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Herself Main Cast
2014 K. Michelle: My Life Herself Guest

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Karlie Redd... Who? « The Heat Magazine". Theheatmag.com. 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  2. ↑ "Karlie Redd | Love & Hip Hop Atlanta". VH1. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  3. ↑ "Karlie Redd continues to claim she is in her twenties!". Allvoices.com. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  4. ↑ Nsenduluka, Benge (2012-08-28). "'Love & Hip Hop' Reunion Show Recap (VIDEO)". Christian Post. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  5. ↑ Vultaggio, Maria (2012-08-30). "How Old Is Karlie Redd From 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta?'". International Business Times. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  6. ↑ "Benzino Dishes On Fling With Karlie Redd, Her Age And If Stevie J Is Really A Pimp!". Theybf.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  7. ↑ "Love and Hip-Hop ATL's Karlie Redd Launches REDD Remy Hair Line". PRLog. 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2012-08-09.