Sexyy Red
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 15, 1998 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Active Years
- 1974–2026 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Janae Nierah Wherry, known professionally as Sexyy Red, is an American rapper and actress born on April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. She gained prominence following the 2023 release of her single Pound Town, created with Tay Keith. The track led to the sequel Pound Town 2, featuring Nicki Minaj, which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Her subsequent single, SkeeYee, also achieved success, and both songs appeared on her second mixtape, Hood Hottest Princess. Billboard identified her as one of the major breakout artists of summer 2023. In addition to her music career, she is credited as an actress and composer for projects including Drake Feat. Sexyy Red and SZA: Rich Baby Daddy, GloRilla Feat. Sexyy Red: Whatchu Know About Me, and Sexyy Red: Get It Sexyy.
Career overview
Janae Nierah Wherry, known professionally as Sexyy Red, is an American rapper born on April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. She rose to prominence in 2023 with the release of her single Pound Town, which featured Tay Keith. The song's popularity led to the creation of a remixed sequel titled Pound Town 2, which featured Nicki Minaj and became Wherry's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Her subsequent single, SkeeYee, achieved similar success, and both tracks were included on her second mixtape, Hood Hottest Princess, released in 2023. Billboard recognized her as one of the most significant breakout artists of the summer of 2023.
In addition to her music career, Wherry is credited as an actress and composer. Her filmography includes appearances in music videos such as Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA for Rich Baby Daddy, GloRilla featuring Sexyy Red for Whatchu Know About Me, and her own project, Sexyy Red: Get It Sexyy, all of which were released in 2024. According to archival data, she has ten known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Scary Movie (2026) Songs
- Rolling Loud: The Movie (2026)
- Fear of Missing Out (2026) as Self
- NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 (2026) as Sexyy Red
- F1 (2025) Songs
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- WWE NXT (2010) as Sexyy Red
- BET Awards (2001) as Self - Performer
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sexyy Red best known for?
Sexyy Red is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scary Movie (2026), Rolling Loud: The Movie (2026), FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) (2026), F1 (2025).
When and where was Sexyy Red born?
Sexyy Red was born on April 15, 1998 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
How many credits does Sexyy Red have?
Sexyy Red has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Sexyy Red's background in cinema and television?
Janae Nierah Wherry, known professionally as Sexyy Red, is an American rapper and actress born on April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. She gained prominence following the 2023 release of her single Pound Town, created with Tay Keith. The track led to the sequel Pound Town 2, featuring Nicki Minaj, which became her f...
Sexyy Red by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self — aged about 23
- WWE NXT (2010) as Sexyy Red — aged about 12
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self — aged about 24
- Rolling Loud: The Movie (2026) — aged about 28
- Fear of Missing Out (2026) as Self — aged about 28
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