Sexyy Red

Janae Nierah Wherry was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri on April 15, 1998. Wherry started rapping after penning a diss 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 dyed-red hair. She has previously worked as a hairdresser and a call-center agent. Wherry graduated from Normandy High School in Missouri. ==Career==

Red released her first song "Ah Thousand Jugs" in 2018. In 2021, she released her debut mixtape, Ghetto Superstar. In January 2023, she released "Pound Town" with Tay Keith, which later went viral on social media. In April, she was featured on the remix of NLE Choppa's "Slut Me Out". In May that same year, she released "Pound Town 2" with Nicki Minaj, which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. In June, she released the mixtape Hood Hottest Princess. In August 2023, Red joined Drake on his It's All a Blur Tour as an opening act, having appeared as a guest at previous shows. She featured alongside SZA on his single "Rich Baby Daddy", from his eighth studio album For All the Dogs, in October. Her first top-10 song in the United States was with Tyler, the Creator over a year later. On May 28, 2024, Red appeared at WWE NXT where she presented the new NXT Women's North American Championship. On June 9, 2024, she hosted the 2024 NXT Battleground PLE. In February 11, 2026, Red posted a video on her Instagram showing a remix of Michael Jackson's "Beat It". Shortly after, Jackson's estate responded, deeming the usage of the song as unauthorized. == Artistry ==

Influences Growing up, Red listened to artists such as Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Project Pat, Juicy J, Three 6 Mafia, Chief Keef, Webbie, Boosie Badazz, and Trina. Kyle Denis remarked in Billboard 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". She has frequently been called the "Female Gucci Mane" in particular and released a song with that title on her mixtape Hood Hottest Princess. Lyrical and musical style Red's lyrics focus on one-sentence phrases rather than metaphors and other devices, with Jayson Buford of Rolling Stone writing that "she abstains from traditional lyricism". He also described her as a "classic Southern rapper". In Complex, Eric Skelton called her songs "full of viral lyrics". 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. Red is also noted for her distinctive voice and flow. She has received praise for her "authenticity" and her "energy", which are cited as factors for her success with a broad audience. ==Public image==

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 rapper Trina defended Red, emphasizing her right to express herself freely and to create music on her own terms. In contrast, rapper Khia 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". == Personal life ==

Red's first child, a son, was born in 2022. 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. In August 2023, Red disclosed on a podcast that she was a victim of rape. Red, having expressed support for current U.S. president Donald Trump, has used the phrase "Make America Sexyy Again" in her branding. However, she revealed in November 2024 that she voted for Vice President Kamala Harris. == Discography ==

Albums Studio albums Mixtapes Extended plays Singles As lead artist As featured artist Other charted and certified songs Film Soundtrack == Tours ==

Headlining • Hood Hottest Princess Tour (2023) • Sexyy Red 4 President Tour (2024) Supporting • Moneybagg Yo – Larger than Life Tour (2023) • Drake and 21 Savage – It's All a Blur Tour (2023) == Awards and nominations ==