Sexyy Red, born Janae Nierah Wherry on April 15, 1998, is a rising American rapper who gained widespread recognition with her 2023 single “Pound Town”, produced by Tay Keith. The song’s success led to a remix, “Pound Town 2”, featuring Nicki Minaj, which marked her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her subsequent single, “SkeeYee”, also achieved significant success, and both tracks were included on her second mixtape, “Hood Hottest Princess”, released in 2023. Her 2024 single, “Get It Sexyy”, further solidified her position on the chart, peaking within the top 20.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Janae Nierah Wherry |
| Date Of Birth: | April 15, 1998 |
| Place Of Birth: | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Gamma, Open Shift |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
Early Life And Education
Janae Nierah Wherry, known professionally as Sexyy Red, was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Her journey in music began when she wrote a diss track in response to a cheating boyfriend, which sparked her passion for rapping.
Her stage name, “Sexyy Red”, originated from her long-standing nickname “Red”, inspired by her signature red hair. Before pursuing music, Wherry graduated from Normandy High School in Missouri.
Career
Sexyy Red kicked off her music career in 2018 with her debut single “Ah Thousand Jugs”. She then released her first mixtape, “Ghetto Superstar”, in 2021. In January 2023, she dropped “Pound Town” with Tay Keith, which quickly went viral on social media.
She gained further momentum by featuring on NLE Choppa’s “Slut Me Out” remix in April and releasing “Pound Town 2” with Nicki Minaj in May, which marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Her second mixtape, “Hood Hottest Princess”, followed in June. Red’s career continued to soar as she joined Drake’s “It’s All a Blur Tour” as an opening act in August 2023 and collaborated with SZA on Drake’s single “Rich Baby Daddy” in October.
In 2024, she made her WWE debut, presenting the new NXT Women’s North American Championship at NXT Battleground in May and hosting the event in June.
Personal Life
Sexyy Red became a mother for the first time in 2020, welcoming a baby boy. Later, on October 15, 2023, she shared the news of her second pregnancy through an Instagram post. She gave birth to a baby girl on February 5, 2024, expanding her family.
In a courageous move, Red openly shared her experience of being a survivor of sexual assault during a podcast appearance in August 2023.
Sexyy Red Net Worth
As of 2024, Sexyy Red’s net worth is estimated at approximately $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
