Sexyy Red’s Rush to the Forefront of Rap Stardom
Sexyy Red’s authentic sound and confident persona distinguish her from her contemporaries. This article was originally published on October 5th, 2023 on 34th Street Magazine, found here . The past two years have seen the prolific rise of new female rap stars. From GloRilla ’s “ F.N.F. ” to Ice Spice ’s “ Munch (Feelin’ You) ,” rising female rap stars have been at the forefront of pop culture. Indeed, these young stars’ rises have been marked by high–profile collabs like Ice Spice's verse on " Karma " by Taylor Swift , and cosigns by established veterans like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj . But St. Louis’ own Sexyy Red seems to be running ahead of her peers in terms of grassroots support. Her raw authenticity and infectious nature set her apart—and in comparison, the pull of her originality makes her contemporaries feel manufactured. Sexyy Red, currently best known for her “ Pound Town 2 ” remix with Nicki Minaj and her solo single “ SkeeY...