Sexyy Red | |
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 Sexyy Red in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Janae Nierah Wherry[1] |
| Born | (1998-04-15)April 15, 1998 (age 26)[2] St. Louis,Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | sexyy4president |
Janae Nierah Wherry (born April 15, 1998), known professionally asSexyy Red, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence with the release of her 2023 single "Pound Town" (withTay Keith); its popularity spawned the remixed sequel "Pound Town 2" (withNicki Minaj), her first entry on theBillboard Hot 100. Released that same year, her follow-up single, "SkeeYee", was met with similar success; both songs were included on her second mixtape,Hood Hottest Princess (2023). Her 2024 single, "Get It Sexyy", peaked within the chart's top 20 of the chart and led her third mixtape,In Sexyy We Trust (2024).
Also in 2023, Wherry guest appeared on the remixes of the singles "Shake Sumn" byDaBaby, "Slut Me Out" byNLE Choppa, and "Peaches & Eggplants" byYoung Nudy, alongside rapperLatto, all of which entered theBillboard Hot 100. Her appearance onDrake's 2023 single "Rich Baby Daddy" peaked within the chart's top 20, and the following year, her appearance onTyler, the Creator's "Sticky" peaked within its top ten.
Billboard declared her as "one of the biggest breakout artists of summer 2023."[3] She won "Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist" at the2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, after being nominated the year prior. Her public image, lyrics, and media presence have been described as brazenly sexual, boisterous, and "confident".[4][failed verification]
Janae Nierah Wherry was born and raised inSt. Louis. Wherry started rapping after penning adiss track directed towards a boyfriend who cheated on her. The stage name "Sexyy Red" was adapted from the nickname "Red" she already had for a long time due to her red dyed hair. She has previously worked as a hairdresser and a call center agent. Wherry graduated fromNormandy High School in Missouri.[5][6]
Red released her first song "Ah Thousand Jugs" in 2018. In 2021, she released her debut mixtapeGhetto Superstar.[7]
In January 2023, she released "Pound Town" withTay Keith, which later went viral on social media.[8] In April, she was featured on the remix ofNLE Choppa's "Slut Me Out".[9] In May that same year, she released "Pound Town 2" withNicki Minaj, which became her first entry on theBillboard Hot 100. In June, she released the mixtapeHood Hottest Princess.[10] In August 2023, Red joinedDrake on hisIt's All a Blur Tour as an opening act, having appeared as a guest at previous shows.[11] She featured alongsideSZA on his single "Rich Baby Daddy", from his eighth studio albumFor All the Dogs, in October.[12] Her first top-10 song in the United States was withTyler, the Creator over a year later.[13] The two released a collaboration withGloRilla andLil Wayne, "Sticky" from the albumChromakopia, in October 2024.[14]
On May 28, 2024, Red appeared atWWE NXT where she presented the newNXT Women's North American Championship. On June 9, 2024, she hosted the 2024 NXTBattleground PLE.[15]
Growing up, Red listened to artists such asGucci Mane,Lil Wayne,Nicki Minaj,Project Pat,Juicy J,Three 6 Mafia,Chief Keef,Webbie,Boosie Badazz, andTrina.[16][17][18] Kyle Denis remarked inBillboard that those artists "embody the unapologetically hood energy that now courses through every Sexyy Red song", with Red herself stating that she sought to emulate their "fearlessness".[17] She has frequently been called the "Female Gucci Mane" in particular and released a song with that title on her mixtapeHood Hottest Princess.[16]
"I don't agree with that ["pussy rap" classification], because why is that the only thing you heard me talking about? That's the only thing that you got out of everything I just said? You just heard me say 'coochie'? I hate when they say that. I just rap about my daily life. Girls that live like me, I just rap about what we go through. I don't sit and talk about coochie all day."
Red's lyrics focus on one-sentence phrases rather thanmetaphors and otherdevices, with Jayson Buford ofRolling Stone writing that "she abstains fromtraditional lyricism". He also described her as a "classicSouthern rapper".[18] InComplex, Eric Skelton called her songs "full ofviral lyrics".[16] Red has stated that her daily life serves as the main inspiration for her music. Due to the often highly sexual nature of her lyrics, she has been characterized as a prominent figure of "pussy rap", although she rejects this classification and has expressed exasperation over being reduced to her sexual songs.[16][17] Red is also noted for her distinctive voice andflow.[17][18] She has received praise for her "authenticity" and her "energy", which are cited as factors for her success with a broad audience.[17]
Sexyy Red has been a focal point in discussions about the representation of Black women in the music industry. During an interview with One Musicfest, American rapperTrina defended Red, emphasizing her right to express herself freely and to create music on her own terms. In contrast, rapperKhia voiced her disapproval of being compared to artists like Trina and Red, citing concerns over their perceived negative influence. In response, Red addressed Khia's remarks on social media, referring to her as "washed up" and "miserable".[19][20]
Red's first child, a son, was born in 2022.[18] On October 15, 2023, she announced that she was pregnant with her second child in anInstagram post.[21][22] She gave birth to her second child on February 5, 2024, a daughter, and footage of her in the delivery room was the center of Drake's music video for "Rich Baby Daddy", released 9 days later.[23]
In August 2023, Red disclosed on a podcast that she was a victim of rape.[24]
Red, having expressed support for current U.S. presidentDonald Trump, has used the phrase "Make America Sexyy Again" in her branding.[25][26][27] However, she revealed in November 2024 that she voted for Vice PresidentKamala Harris.[28]
| Title | Mixtape details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||
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| US [29] | US R&B /HH [30] | US Rap [31] | CAN [32] | ||||||
| Ghetto Superstar |
| — | — | — | — | ||||
| Hood Hottest Princess | 62 | 21 | 13 | — | |||||
| In Sexyy We Trust |
| 17 | 5 | 5 | 80 | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||
| Title | EP details |
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| Pound Town |
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| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
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| US [13] | US R&B /HH [36] | US Rap [37] | US Rhy. [38] | CAN [39] | NZ [40] | WW [41] | ||||
| "Ah Thousand Jugs"[42] | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Free Smoke"[43] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Don't Trust Em" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Northside" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Young Hot Nigga" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Slob on My Ckat"[33] | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ghetto Freestyle"[33] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Ghetto Superstar | ||
| "Throw That MF" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Hood Bitch" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Ghetto Superstar | ||
| "My Bitches" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "I Love My Nickel" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Throwin' It" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Don't Get Beat" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "My Twin" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Born by the River"[44] (featuringSukihana) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hood Hottest Princess | ||
| "All White Air Forces" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "FYM" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Tired" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Pound Town"[45] (withTay Keith or remix withNicki Minaj) | 2023 | 66 | 21 | 14 | 19 | — | — | — |
| Hood Hottest Princess |
| "Push Start"[46] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Female Gucci Mane"[46] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hood Hottest Princess | ||
| "SkeeYee"[47] | 62 | 17 | 12 | 13 | — | — | — |
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| "Hood Rats"[48] (with Sukihana) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Hellcats SRTs"[49] (solo or remix featuringLil Durk) | —[A] | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Shake Yo Dreads"[51] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Free My N***a"[52] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Mama)"[53] (withChief Keef) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Get It Sexyy"[54] | 2024 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 82 | — | 73 |
| In Sexyy We Trust |
| "U My Everything" (withDrake) | 44 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 70 | —[B] | 132 | |||
| "U Kno What to Do (UKWTD)"[56] | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Whatchu Kno About Me" (withGloRilla) | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 30 | 62 |
| Glorious | |
| "Fat Juicy & Wet" (withBruno Mars) | 2025 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 27 | 31 | 22 | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [13] | US R&B /HH [36] | US Rap [37] | AUS [58] | CAN [39] | FRA [59] | IRE [60] | NZ [61] | UK [62] | WW [41] | ||||
| "Sense dat God Gave You"[63] (Summer Walker featuring Sexyy Red) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Slut Me Out (Remix)"[64] (NLE Choppa featuring Sexyy Red) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cottonwood 2 | |
| "Check"[65] (Gloss Up featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Area Codes (314 Remix)" (Kaliii featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Shiesty"[66] (Finesse2tymes featuring Kaliii and Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Shake Sumn (Remix)"[67] (DaBaby featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Mmm Hmm"[68] (Lancey Foux featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Back2datrap | ||
| "Face Down"[69] (MCVertt featuringASAP Ferg and Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "One Margarita (Margarita Song) (Ladies Remix)"[70] (That Chick Angel featuring Sexyy Red, FendiDa Rappa, andFlo Milli) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Perc & Sex"[71] (YN Jay featuringG Herbo and Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "I Love Freaks (Sexyy's Version)"[71] (Lijay featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Bing Bong (Remix)"[72] (Blakeiana featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Peaches & Eggplants (Remix)"[73] (Young Nudy featuring Sexyy Red andLatto) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Big Dawg"[74] (Moneybagg Yo with Sexyy Red andCMG the Label) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gangsta Art 2 | ||
| "No Panties"[75] (Raedio featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (From the Max Original Series, S2) | ||
| "Rich Baby Daddy" (Drake featuring Sexyy Red andSZA) | 11 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 152 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 16 | For All the Dogs | ||
| "All She Do Is Shake"[80] (J Traxx featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Hoe Shit"[71] (GenesisTheGawd featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Bent (Remix)" (41, Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, and TaTa featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 World: Not the Album | ||
| "Yonce Freestyle"[81] (Kevin Gates featuring Sexyy Red andB.G.) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Ceremony | ||
| "Daddy"[82] (Tokischa featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Sexyy & Conceited"[71] (Pardison Fontaine featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sext8pe | ||
| "Somethin'"[83] (Nardo Wick featuring Sexyy Red) | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Damn Shorty"[84] (Chief Keef andMike Will Made It featuring Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dirty Nachos | ||
| "FTCU (SleezeMix)" (Nicki Minaj featuringTravis Scott,Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | —[C] | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Sticky" (Tyler, the Creator featuringGloRilla, Sexyy Red, andLil Wayne) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 26 | — | 63 | 25 | 57 | 23 |
| Chromakopia | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [50] | US R&B /HH [36] | |||||||
| "Looking for the Hoes (Ain't My Fault)" | 2023 | — | 49 | Hood Hottest Princess | ||||
| "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)" | 14 | 38 | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
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| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Note |
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| BET Hip Hop Awards | 2023 | Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist | Herself | Nominated | [91] |
| 2024 | Won | [92] | |||
| BET Awards | 2024 | Herself | Best New Artist | Nominated | [93] |
| Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | ||||
| "Rich Baby Daddy" (withDrake andSZA) | Best Collaboration | Nominated | |||
| Viewer's Choice Award | Nominated | ||||
| Video of the Year | Nominated |
| International | |
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| Artists | |