Sexyy Red continues her reign over the pop culture landscape, adding another dimension to her ever-growing list of accomplishments. Fresh off her meet with Lana Del Rey at the Hangout Festival in Alabama and a viral prank promoting Skee-Yee Shrimp to rescue Red Lobster from bankruptcy, the St. Louis rapper is now stepping into the world of wrestling.

In a recent social media post, Sexyy Red teased an upcoming appearance on WWE’s developmental show NXT. While fans initially speculated if it was a playful prank, WWE confirmed the news during last night’s episode of WWE NXT on USA Network.

According to WWE, Sexyy Red is described as “a lifelong WWE fan,” corroborated by her numerous posts across social media platforms expressing her admiration for the sport. From sharing thoughts on wrestler Trick Williams to engaging with the ongoing feuds in the wrestling world, Sexyy Red’s passion for WWE shines through.

Yall ready?? @WWENXT @WWE 🤭 pic.twitter.com/WlkLmXJ7Qj

— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) May 22, 2024

The fusion of hip-hop and pro wrestling dates back to the ’80s when icons like Run-DMC performed at Wrestlemania V in 1989. Over the years, several rappers, including Ice-T, Bad Bunny, and Salt-N-Pepa, have made memorable appearances in and outside of the wrestling ring. Artists like Westside Gunn, Action Bronson, and Wale frequently integrate wrestling references into their music, with Wale even hosting the annual wrestling event, WaleMania.

Fans eagerly anticipate Sexyy Red’s WWE NXT debut, scheduled for today at 8 p.m. ET on the USA Network. Stay tuned as the St. Louis rapper brings her star power to the electrifying world of professional wrestling.