The recent praise of hip-hop newcomer Sexyy Red by Okayplayer following her Gov Ball performance has sparked a heated debate on Instagram.
Okayplayer’s Instagram post, which lavishly praised Sexyy Red for “elevating the genre of hip-hop and redefining the parameters of a modern female MC,” drew significant attention and mixed reactions from followers. The post was met with a barrage of negative comments, with many labeling her music as “horrible” and dismissing her presence with trash can emojis. Many longtime readers expressed discontent, stating that Okayplayer’s support of Sexyy Red undermines the platform’s credibility.
The backlash was further fueled by Sexyy Red’s prominent feature at the Roots Picnic, which was met with criticism primarily due to her controversial image and perceived support for former President Donald Trump. Questlove, co-founder of The Roots, defended her inclusion, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression and inclusivity despite the criticism.
The debate highlights the ongoing struggle in the hip-hop community to balance substance with the current trends, which some argue set an absurdly low bar for the genre.
Criticism aside, she is having a massive summer season already, also having performed during Summer Jam. Interesting, Method Man also performed, and stated he would never return to the NYC staple summer festival due to the glaring generational gap.
