Sexyy Crimson debuted on Threads this previous Wednesday (Dec. 6) to speak with Billboard in regards to the success of “Pound City 2,” enlisting Nicki Minaj for the tune’s remix, touring with Drake, and the deluxe model of her second mixtape, Hood Hottest Princess.
The burgeoning St. Louis consultant has gained traction for her salacious lyrics, swaggering data, and “I Don’t Give a F–ok” persona. See what Sexyy needed to say beneath throughout her dialog with Billboard on Threads.
On the Success of “Pound City”:
What began as a freestyle turned a breakthrough for Sexxy Crimson when she launched “Pound City” final January. After receiving quite a few cosigns, the tune’s explosion put her on the map and have become viral gold on TikTok.
“I feel it’s as a result of the tune is catchy and its actual life sh-t. We performed all been to pound city earlier than, so I feel its only a enjoyable approach of speaking about it,” she revealed. “I really feel like Nicki additionally matched my power of what it means to go to pound city on her verse, so it was fireplace.”
On Working With Nicki Minaj:
After the scorching success of her viral single “Pound City,” Crimson enlisted the rap’s authentic Barbie, Nicki Minaj for the tune’s remix. Minaj had sort phrases for Sexxy, saying final Might on Instagram Stay: “That is solely the f–king starting for her. That is what I informed her. Yo, folks such as you. Folks like what you must say, they like your sound. So, be sure an entire bunch of individuals aren’t coming round attempting that can assist you do that and assist you to do this.”
“It was such a great expertise! She’s a candy particular person, and you’ll actually inform she’s actually critical about her music,” Sexxy mentioned on Threads. “She gave me a few of the finest recommendation that I do know I’ll at all times come again to. I actually respect her for being supportive and type.”
On Becoming a member of Drake & SZA For “Wealthy Child Daddy”:
Courtesy of her scorching options, Sexxy’s inventory skyrocketed and caught Drake’s consideration, a lot in order that the 6 God introduced her to open up on the remaining legs of his It’s All a Blur Tour. Following the trek, Sexyy joined Drake and SZA for Drizzy’s For All of the Canines standout, “Wealthy Child Daddy.” Sexyy’s titillating hook and enjoyable power made the tune a magnetic bop.
“Me and Drake already was cool ever since he introduced me on his tour,” she mentioned. “We talked about doing songs then he put SZA on it.”
On Releasing Her Hood Hottest Princess Deluxe Undertaking:
Final June, Sexyy launched Hood Hottest Princess, which featured her Sizzling 100 singles “Pound City 2” and “Skeeyee.” After receiving popularity of her newest mixtape, Sexyy upped the ante and returned with the venture’s deluxe model that includes Summer time Walker, Chief Keef, and extra.
“If folks thought the primary one was lit, they gonna love this deluxe! I find it irresistible bc I bought to collab with some people who I’ve at all times needed to work wit. It’s simply enjoyable and I’m certain that everybody is gonna be rockin wit it!”
