Rapper Sexyy Red Named In Lawsuit After Allegedly Weaponizing Fans In Family Feud

Rapper Sexyy Red is facing legal trouble after being accused of inciting violence against the grandmother of one of her children.

According to court documents, the rapper, whose real name is Janae Wherry, is being sued by Nicole Barnes, the parental grandmother of one of her kids, for allegedly encouraging fans on social media to target and attack Barnes.

The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims Sexyy Red posted Barnes’ home address and a photo of her house on Facebook in December 2024, urging followers to “kick in the door” and “conduct acts of violence” against her.

According to Page Six, Barnes’ attorney, Steven Weaver, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that the conflict appears unrelated to his client.

“Sexyy Red and her baby daddy are getting into beefs, for whatever reason, that have nothing to do with my client,” he said. Weaver noted that efforts were made to resolve the matter privately, but alleged that Red’s legal team “thought it was a joke.” He added, “Now they’re finding out it’s not.”

As a result of the alleged threats, Barnes reported the incident to police and claims she was forced to relocate from her home in Hazelwood, Missouri. The lawsuit states she has struggled to find another residence at a similar price point and is now undergoing therapy for emotional distress due to ongoing fear for her safety.

Barnes is seeking $5 million in damages.

The 26-year-old rapper is the mother of two children, a son born in 2020 and a daughter born in February 2024. Little is publicly known about the fathers of her children.

Sexyy Red rose to fame with her breakout 2023 hit “Pound Town,” which later spawned the Nicki Minaj-assisted remix “Pound Town 2.” Since then, she has collaborated with major artists including Drake, Bruno Mars, DaBaby, and Tyler, the Creator.

Sexyy Red is no stranger to controversy, and she’s fully aware of the polarizing energy she attracts.

Known for her bold lyrics, unapologetic style, and no-filter attitude, the St. Louis rapper has earned both fierce fans and vocal critics. But according to her, the hate outweighs the love.

In a candid sit-down with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the “SkeeYee” artist opened up about how she perceives her place in the rap game, and it’s not exactly glowing.

"I feel like I’m the most hated female rapper. Like, they hate on me the most. I get a lot of love, but I know when they be hating on me. They be hating on me. It be like little inside sh*t," she said. "They trying to put me down. I be feeling like, ‘Is y’all sending people to comment under here? I feel like it’s some hidden agendas… It could be labels… I just be feeling like they don’t like seeing me win."

Her remarks sparked a flurry of debate online, with many questioning the validity of her claim. Some acknowledged that Sexyy Red does receive criticism, but argued she’s far from the most targeted in the industry.

"Aaand, I’m not going to pretend she doesn’t get hate, I see it too. It’s not a competition, but we ALLL know who truly is the most hated [crying emoji], come on now," one user commented.

Another quickly responded, "It’s actually Nicki."

The original commenter agreed, "Like it’s gotten to the point where hating on Nicki is a source of income. Even if they don’t truly hate her, just make a mean post about her and boom, you’re famous for the day."

While a few threw Ice Spice into the conversation, the general consensus was that Nicki Minaj, not Sexyy Red, wears the crown when it comes to public scrutiny.

Many noted that there's a clear difference between disliking someone’s music and launching personal attacks. In Sexyy Red’s case, critics often focus on her style or provocative content, tracks like “Fat Juicy & Wet” being a prime example.

Though the single did chart, it quickly lost momentum and became a common talking point among detractors.

Whether it’s fair criticism or industry shade, Sexyy Red continues to stand her ground loud, unfiltered, and unbothered.