St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red is making headlines for both her music career and personal controversies as she continues her meteoric rise in the entertainment industry.
The 26-year-old artist, whose legal name is Janae Wherry, currently faces a $5 million lawsuit filed by Nicole Barnes, the paternal grandmother of one of her children. According to court documents, Wherry allegedly shared Barnes’ home address and photo on Facebook, encouraging her followers to “kick in the door” and physically assault Barnes.
The lawsuit claims Barnes and her family were forced to evacuate their Hazelwood home out of fear for their safety. Barnes is seeking damages for assault, including intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Her attorney told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Barnes has struggled to find affordable housing and is undergoing therapy for emotional distress following the incident.
Despite the legal challenges, Sexyy Red’s career shows no signs of slowing down.
Her latest musical venture sees her collaborating with genre-bending artist Caldwell on “Beer And Baddies,” a unique track that blends country elements with Jersey club beats and dramatic string arrangements. The song, which reportedly samples 2 Live Crew’s “Hoochie Mama,” showcases Sexyy Red’s versatility and willingness to experiment with different sounds. The duo is currently filming a music video for the single in Columbia, South Carolina.
In lighter news, Sexyy Red recently made headlines during her appearance on Big Boy’s radio show, where she claimed to be blood-related to fellow St. Louis native Nelly. The “Hot in Herre” rapper playfully questioned this claim, joking that their similar southern accents might be the only connection they have. This isn’t the first time Sexyy Red has asserted celebrity relations; she previously stated that she is related to Cardi B during an earlier appearance on the same show.
Meanwhile, a bizarre rumor circulated on social media last week when a parody account posted a fabricated story claiming Sexyy Red was a CIA operative working under the codename “Agent Bow Bow” since 2018. The false claim quickly went viral despite having no credible evidence to support it.
