In a recent shocking revelation, rapper Sexyy Red, whose real name is Janae Nierah Wherry, has found herself at the epicenter of a major controversy after an intimate video featuring her and an unknown individual was leaked on social media. The 25-year-old artist expressed her distress over the incident, especially since the explicit content initially appeared on her Instagram Story, which boasts a whopping 2.3 million followers.
The unexpected appearance of the video on her story led to rampant speculation, with many wondering if Sexyy Red had accidentally shared the content herself. Addressing these rumors and speculation, the rapper, best known for her hit "Pound Town", refuted the claims. Using the platform X (previously recognized as Twitter), she clarified she was not responsible for the leak. In an emotional message, she stated, "I’m so heartbroken anybody that kno me knows I wouldn’t do no goofy sht like that."
I’m so heartbroken anybody that kno me knows I wouldn’t do no goofy sht like that 💔😢
— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) October 5, 2023
As is common with celebrities entangled in controversies, Sexyy Red quickly became a trending topic on social media. Unfortunately, this surge in attention also attracted detractors. She eventually had to restrict responses to her tweet, as numerous users of X criticized and mocked her. Interestingly, a subset of the platform's users implied that this incident might be an attempt by the rapper to divert attention from her past remarks about former US President Donald Trump.
Previously, on the This Past Weekend podcast, Sexyy Red expressed her support for Trump. Not one to hide her feelings, she credited her support to the stimulus checks issued during the pandemic. "I like Trump," she admitted, further noting, "Yeah, they support him in the hood." She added that although there was initial hesitation in supporting Trump, the mood changed, especially when he initiated actions benefitting the African-American community. Highlighting the change in sentiments, she said, "...at first I don’t think people was f**ing with him. But once he started getting Black people out of jail and giving people that free money, ah baby, we love Trump. We need him back in office." This led to a user on X cheekily commenting, "Sexyy Red had to get rid of them Trump supporter allegations, QUICK!"
Amid these challenging times, Sexyy Red remains steadfast in her career goals. Fans can anticipate her first-ever headline tour, Hood Hottest Princess Tour, which promises to be an electrifying experience. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Boston and will travel through major cities including Nashville, New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, wrapping up in December. This tour will undoubtedly offer supporters a chance to experience her dynamic performances and unyielding spirit firsthand.