Rapper Sexyy Red is being sued for allegedly using fans as weapons in a family dispute

Rapper Sexyy Red is in legal hot water after being charged with inciting violence against one of her children’s grandmothers.

The rapper, whose real name is Janae Wherry, is being sued by Nicole Barnes, the grandmother of one of her children, for allegedly inciting her followers to assault and harass Barnes on social media, according to court filings.

According to the lawsuit, which was filed on Monday, Sexyy Red encouraged followers to “kick in the door” and “conduct acts of violence” against Barnes in December 2024 by posting her home location and a picture of her home on Facebook.

Following alleged threats against the baby’s grandmother, Sexyy Red was sued for $5 million.

Steven Weaver, Barnes’ lawyer, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the dispute doesn’t seem to be connected to his client, according to Page Six.

For whatever reason, he claimed, “Sexyy Red and her baby daddy are getting into beefs that have nothing to do with my client.” Weaver claimed that Red’s legal staff “thought it was a joke,” despite acknowledging that attempts were made to settle the issue in private. “Now they’re learning it’s not,” he continued.

Barnes alleges she was compelled to leave her house in Hazelwood, Missouri, after reporting the event to the police due to the alleged threats. According to the lawsuit, she is currently receiving therapy for emotional distress because she continues to fear for her safety and has had difficulty finding another home at a comparable price.

Barnes is requesting damages of $5 million.

Managing Motherhood and Stardom With Two Children

The rapper, 26, has two children: a daughter born in February 2024 and a son born in 2020. The fathers of her children are not well known to the general public.

Sexyy Red became well-known after her breakthrough 2023 single “Pound Town,” which subsequently gave rise to the Nicki Minaj-assisted remix “Pound Town 2.” She has since worked with well-known musicians like Tyler, the Creator, DaBaby, Drake, and Bruno Mars.

Fans disagree with Sexyy Red’s claim that she is the most despised female rapper.

Sexyy Red is well aware of the divisive energy she draws and is no stranger to controversy.

The St. Louis rapper, who is well-known for her audacious rhymes, unrepentant manner, and no-filter attitude, has garnered both ardent admirers and outspoken detractors. However, she asserts that the hate is greater than the love.

The “SkeeYee” singer revealed her thoughts on her position in the rap industry in an unguarded interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, and they aren’t exactly positive.

It seems to me that I am the most despised female rapper. I mean, they despise me the most. I receive a lot of affection, but I can tell when people are criticizing me. They are disparaging me. She remarked, “It’s like little inside sh*t.” “They’re attempting to undermine me. I’m thinking, “Are you encouraging people to leave comments below?” It seems to me that there are some ulterior motives. Labels might be the cause. I simply get the impression that they dislike my success.

A Prolonged Discussion Regarding Online Villains in Rap

Her comments caused a lot of online discussion, with many people contesting the veracity of her assertion. While several admitted that Sexyy Red does face criticism, they maintained that she is not the most singled out person in the profession.

“I’m not going to act like she doesn’t receive hate; I can see it too. Come on now,” one user wrote, “even if it’s not a competition, we ALL know who is the most despised [crying emoji].

Quickly, someone else said, “It’s actually Nicki.”

“Like it’s gotten to the point where hating on Nicki is a source of income,” the original commenter concurred. You can become famous for the day by posting anything hurtful about her, even if they don’t actually despise her.

Sexyy Red Gets Backlash for Indecent Songs

Despite some people bringing up Ice Spice, most people agreed that Nicki Minaj, not Sexyy Red, is the most scrutinized public figure.

Many pointed out that criticizing someone’s music and making personal insults are two very different things. Critics frequently highlight Sexyy Red’s flair or controversial content, with songs like “Fat Juicy & Wet” serving as a prime example.

Despite charting, the track lost momentum soon and became a discussion point for critics.

Regardless of justifiable criticism or industry slurs, Sexyy Red remains resolute, unapologetic, and unfazed.