Sexyy Red Opens Up About Postpartum Depression After “Get It Sexyy” Goes Gold

BY Caroline Fisher
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ROSKILDE, DENMARK - JULY 05: Sexyy Red performs at Roskilde Festival 2024 on July 05, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
According to Sexyy Red, one of her most iconic tracks was created when she was at a low point.

Sexyy Red may be known for her carefree and raunchy songs, but that doesn't mean the St. Louis-born performer doesn't struggle like everyone else on occasion. Her fan-favorite track "Get It Sexyy" was recently certified gold. In honor of the exciting feat, she decided to open up about its backstory. She hopped on Instagram last week, revealing that it was written when she was at a low point mentally.

“The night get it sexyy was made I was goin thru a lot just had my baby felt depressed and was goin thru postpartum," she explained in her caption. "My team in Miami would leave me in the studio to write songs & I would just b in there crying thinkin about life.”

Sexyy Red Reveals "Get It Sexyy" Was Created At A Low Point In Her Life

Eventually, Sexyy Red decided to return to her hometown, where she was able to reunite with her family and friends. This turned things around for her, allowing her to enjoy her new creation in its full glory. “I finally said send me back to St. Louis so I can b around the ones I love and get back to me!" she wrote. "Boom I’m in St. Louis I invite all my sisters and friends to my studio session we had blunts, bottles, food allet and I came out wit GET IT SEXYY GET IT SEXYY. It really was ah confidence booster for me. We was so turnt all my sadness was gone I love my family period.”

What do you think of Sexyy Red revealing the backstory of her song "Get It Sexyy"? Are you surprised that it was created when she was at a low point? What about her opening up about suffering from postpartum depression? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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