Sexyy Red Faces $5 Million Default Judgment For Terrorizing Her Kid’s Grandmother
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Sexyy Red faces a potential $5 million default judgment after allegedly failing to respond to a lawsuit filed by her child’s grandmother, who claims the rapper incited fans to attack her home.
Nicole Barnes, 51, filed the case back in March 2025, accusing the St. Louis artist of posting her address and home image on Facebook while encouraging her massive social media following to “kick in the door” and conduct violence at her residence.
According to AllHipHop‘s reporting, the underlying beef stemmed from tensions between Sexyy Red and the father of her child, with Barnes caught in the crossfire.
Her attorney, Steven Weaver, made it clear that his client had nothing to do with whatever conflict sparked the social media posts.
“We did try to informally resolve it, and her attorneys thought it was a joke,” Weaver stated, highlighting how the initial attempts at settlement fell apart.
The consequences for Barnes have been severe and ongoing. She’s had to abandon her Hazelwood home entirely, now living in constant fear and requiring professional counseling to manage the trauma.
The lawsuit alleges assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Barnes couldn’t locate Sexyy Red through standard legal channels, so she pursued service by publication in a newspaper instead.
What makes this case particularly intense is the family connection at its center.
Barnes is seeking $5 million in damages, and since Sexyy Red hasn’t responded to the lawsuit despite being properly served, she’s now pushing for a default judgment in that amount.
Sexyy Red’s lawyer Jason Lampert fired back with a statement, saying, “The claims asserted in this case are baseless and completely without merit. Red categorically denies these allegations and looks forward to defending herself in court.”
According to TMZ, the judge hasn’t ruled on Barnes’ motion for default judgment yet, leaving the case in limbo as the legal process continues to unfold.
The rapper, who boasts 5 million Instagram followers, now faces the possibility of a massive financial hit if the court sides with Barnes and grants the motion.