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Lay Bankz is an act on the Starverb influence map. They run in the same orbit as Aliyah's Interlude, kanii, Saucy Santana, Simon Curtis and Bhad Bhabie, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Kino, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 13 connections around Lay Bankz and forward to Kino. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Layia Watkins, known professionally as Lay Bankz, is an American singer and rapper. After signing a record contract with Artist Partner Group (APG) in 2022, she released the singles "Left Cheek ", "Na Na Na" and "Ick" the following year. Her 2024 single, "Tell Ur Girlfriend" became popular on TikTok and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Lay Bankz shares an orbit with Aliyah's Interlude, kanii, Saucy Santana and Simon Curtis, went on to shape Kino. 13 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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