Nelly and Sexyy Red Revealed They Are Cousins During Radio Interview

In a surprise twist, St. Louis natives Nelly and Sexyy Red shocked fans by revealing they are cousins during a recent radio interview. The unexpected family connection came to light when Nelly made a surprise appearance while Sexyy Red was speaking with host Big Boy.

During the conversation, Sexyy Red casually turned to Nelly and asked him to settle a debate, asking, “Are we cousins?” The Country Grammar rapper played it cool, joking, “We’re all cousins,” but Sexyy Red wasn’t having it. She quickly defended their bond, explaining, “This is my real blood cousin. People don’t believe we’re cousins.”

She even recounted a conversation she had earlier at the station, where someone doubted their relationship. “Someone at the front desk said we weren’t cousins, like I didn’t know you. I said, what do you mean, meet him? That’s my cousin. I already know him.”

Whether or not they’re truly related remains unclear, but it’s clear these two St. Louis stars are proudly representing their roots. The pair were recently seen together on the red carpet at the 2025 iHeartRadio Awards, where Nelly received the prestigious Landmark Award, presented by his wife, Ashanti. Meanwhile, Sexyy Red performed her hit “Whatchu Kno About Me” alongside Memphis rapper GloRilla, further solidifying her place in the spotlight.