APRIL 18, 2026 – INDIO, CALIFORNIA – Shortly after celebrating her birthday and dropping her new album, Sexyy Red returns for her Coachella encore, going even bigger during the fest’s second weekend. The St. Louis native once again transformed the Sahara Tent into “Club Sexyy,” delivering a relentless set featuring career highlight hits and songs from her brand new album, Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa, out now via Rebel/gamma. Later in the weekend, Sexyy joined Justin Bieber during his headlining set to perform their SWAG standout “SWEET SPOT.”

Sexyy Red’s set showcased her signature energy and connection with fans, featuring fan-favorite hits like “Pound Town,” “SkeeYee,” and “Hellcats SRTs,” and blockbuster verses from songs like “Sticky,” “Rich Baby Daddy,” and “Whatchu Know Bout Me.” Fans had an equally rapturous response to songs from Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa, including hit singles “If You Want It” and “Hang Wit A Bad B*tch,” and new highlights like “Rackies,” “Team Lil Booty,” “Richer Den Alla My Opps,” “All Da Hoes,” and more.

Sexyy’s late night set was jam-packed with special guests, who showed out to pay their respects to their favorite trapper’s favorite rapper.  Memphis hitmaker Key Glock appeared to perform “Hang Wit A Bad B*tch,” the chart-climbing TikTok hit that he and Sexyy dropped in February. Big Sexyy and Big Glo, aka GloRilla, united once more, performing the Platinum hit “Whatchu Know Bout Me,” and fan-favorite collab “Sticky.” ATL rapper Pluto popped up to perform her two collaborations with Sexyy: Hot 100 hit “Whim Whamiee” and YFTFR highlight “Rackies.” R&B mastermind Ty Dolla $ign, rising hitmaker Loe Shimmy, and star rapper/streamer DDG also appeared, shortly after DDG hosted a star-studded birthday party for Sexyy in the desert.

Sexyy’s performance followed an eventful week for the now-28-year-old artist, marked by her birthday and her new album. The Northside Princess hosted a combination birthday party/listening event, with help from DDG, inviting some of the most interesting celebs in Southern California to pop by. High-wattage attendees included Swae Lee, Ty Dolla $ign, Kyle Massey, and OHGEESY & Fenix Flexin of Shoreline Mafia. Read more about the event at TMZ, and click HERE to view and download photos from the event.

Anchored in authenticity and hometown pride, the creative direction and set design of the performance paid tribute to St. Louis, incorporating visual elements inspired by the city’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Gateway Arch. At the center of the stage stood a bold, larger-than-life sculptural installation of Sexyy Red herself—an unmistakable symbol of scale, presence, and self-made success. The set design elevated the performance beyond a traditional festival appearance, transforming the Sahara stage into a fully immersive reflection of her identity and cultural roots.

With a defining festival debut that merged spectacle, cultural storytelling, and undeniable crowd command, Sexyy Red has firmly established herself as a dominant force on the global stage—delivering not just a performance, but a moment that signals the next phase of her career.

It’s been a momentous year for Sexyy Red, who has carried her momentum into 2025 through a series of major releases and high-profile collaborations, further expanding her reach across genres and audiences. Her latest singles, “If You Want It” and “Hang Wit a Bad B*tch” featuring Key Glock, are performing strongly across radio and streaming platforms, further expanding her presence on the charts. On stage, Sexyy Red has proven herself as a must-see live performer, delivering standout sets at major festivals including Rolling Loud LA, Wireless Festival in the U.K., and Summer Smash in Chicago. In 2026, she reached a new milestone with her debut at the Coachella Valley, solidifying her status as a global force in hip-hop. Beyond music, she continues to grow her brand through strategic partnerships and entrepreneurial ventures, including the launch of her nonprofit Giving Is Sexyy — further deepening her cultural and community impact. With roots in St. Louis and a reach that extends worldwide, Sexyy Red remains one of hip-hop’s most exciting and unstoppable forces.