Sexyy Red, whose real name is Janae Wherry, shared the origin of her stage name during an interview with Complex in May 2023. It was a collaborative effort with her cameraman. He suggested “Sexyy Red” because she exuded a sexy image, and her name was Red, likely influenced by her affinity for the color during her teenage years. They considered other adjectives, but ultimately, Sexyy Red resonated with her.
Despite her success, Sexyy Red prefers to be known by her stage name rather than her legal name, Janae Wherry, as she’s noticed strangers using her real name in interactions.
In September 2023, Sexyy Red achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first musician to claim the No. 1 spot on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart with her song “SkeeYee.” She also secured multiple spots on the chart, demonstrating her growing influence in the music industry. In addition to her music career, she’s working on launching a lip gloss line, which features names inspired by her explicit lyrics, particularly from her viral hit “Pound Town.”