Sexyy Red Named Billboard’s Indie Rapper of the Year
One of the most successful independent rising rap stars was just recognized by Billboard. Here’s what the artist had to say about the win.
Sexyy Red, St. Louis’s boldest rap queen, just clinched her first major music award as Billboard’s Indie Rapper of the Year for 2025, riding a wave of pure grit and unfiltered bars.
By landing high-profile collaborations with artists like 
Jessie Murph, 
Bruno Mars, and 
GloRilla, Sexyy Red has solidified her creative impact on a global scale.
Billboard tapped her for “redefining indie hustle,” shouting out her social media grind and streaming dominance, all without a major label.
Hood Hottest Princess has built a league of her own, as Rolling Stone recognized back in 2023. She keeps grinding, unfazed by the daily waves of praise or hate that come her way.