Sexyy Red, born Janae Nierah Wherry on April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most talked-about rappers of her generation — from viral breakout "Pound Town" to a 2026 Grammy nomination for "Sticky".
Early Life
Sexyy Red grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She began releasing music in 2018, and her debut single, "Ah Thousand Jugs", was released on July 1, 2018. Her first mixtape, "Ghetto Superstar", followed in 2021.
Career
"Pound Town", released in January 2023 and produced by Tay Keith, went viral on TikTok. The remix, "Pound Town 2", featuring Nicki Minaj, became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 — see the Nicki Minaj biography.
"SkeeYee" (2023) appeared on the mixtape "Hood Hottest Princess" (2023), which reached No. 62 on the Billboard 200.
"Get It Sexyy", released on March 15, 2024 and produced by Tay Keith, peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 — her biggest solo hit. Her third mixtape, "In Sexyy We Trust", was released on May 24, 2024. The 14-track mixtape, released via Rebel/gamma. and executive produced by Tay Keith and Drumatized, features Drake, Lil Baby and VonOff1700 and includes "Get It Sexyy" — see the Drake biography.
She was also featured on Drake's "Rich Baby Daddy" (with SZA), which peaked at No. 11 on the Hot 100. "Sticky" — Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne, from the album "Chromakopia" (October 2024) — was her first top-10 song in the United States.
Awards And Recognition
Sexyy Red won Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards. "Sticky" was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026) — her first Grammy nomination. "Whatchu Kno About Me" with GloRilla (2025) was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Sexyy Red in 2026
"Jiggly Bow Bow" with GloRilla was released on November 6, 2026 — her fifth collaboration with GloRilla. The video premiered on MTV Live, MTVU and BET Jams. Read the Jiggly Bow Bow lyrics — GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red, and see the GloRilla biography. She also earned a Grammy nomination in 2026 for "Sticky".
Personal Life
Sexyy Red is the mother of two children. She announced the birth of her second child on February 5, 2024.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official video for "Get It Sexyy" below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sexyy Red?
Sexyy Red was born on April 15, 1998, so she is 28 years old in 2026.
What is Sexyy Red's real name?
Her real name is Janae Nierah Wherry.
What is her biggest song?
Her biggest solo hit is "Get It Sexyy", which peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Pound Town" was her viral breakout song, and "Sticky" became her first top-10 song in the United States.
Was Sexyy Red nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. "Sticky" was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, her first Grammy nomination.
You can also read the Megan Thee Stallion biography for another artist profile.
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