Kirk Randle is an American rapper who is better known by his stage name of Kirko Bangz. Randle was born and brought up in Houston,

 Texas and started rapping at the age of 15. He witnessed his mother struggle as a single parent. He used his mother’s pain as a motivation for his music.

 He attended Prairie View A&M University and majored in mass communications.  He was able to focus on his music, and in 2009 he released his first mix tape” Procrastination Kills”. He stole the attention of a fellow student who was his manager “D Will.”

 He released his first official single “What Yo Name Iz” in February 7, 2011.

 The single debuted at number ninety-seven on the U.S. billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs during the week of October 23, 2010.

 A remix was released on June 24, 2011 and features Big Sean, Wale and Bun B.

 His second single entitled "Drank In My Cup" was released on September 16, 2011.

During the week of February 25, 2012, the single debuted at number ninety-six on the billboard Hot 100.