Sexyy Red is calling herself the “Hood Beyoncé,” and she’s taking the comparison all the way to the cover art.
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The St. Louis rapper shared a snippet of new music alongside artwork recreating Beyoncé’s iconic 2003 Dangerously in Love album cover. But instead of simply copying the look, Sexyy put her own spin on it, swapping Beyoncé’s glamorous presentation for something that fits her signature flashy, unapologetic style.In the artwork, Sexyy rocks a beaded crop top and jeans, recreating the outfit Beyoncé famously wore on the cover of her debut solo album. The biggest difference? Sexyy is clutching thick stacks of cash, giving the throwback a whole new attitude.
And the lyrics make it clear she knows exactly what she’s doing.
“I’m the Hood Beyoncé. In the hood, I’m Beyoncé,” Sexyy raps in the snippet.
She doubled down on the comparison in her caption, writing, “Introducin Se’Yoncee.”
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Yes, Sexyy Red has officially introduced her own version of Queen Bey, and she’s bringing plenty of St. Louis flavor with her.
The inspiration is instantly recognizable. Beyoncé’s “Dangerously in Love” cover featured the Houston superstar wearing a sparkling, jewel-covered top with low-rise denim jeans. The photograph, captured by Markus Klinko, became one of the defining images of Beyoncé’s early solo career.
Released in June 2003, “Dangerously in Love” helped establish Beyoncé as a solo superstar following her success with Destiny’s Child. The album delivered major hits, including “Crazy in Love,” “Baby Boy,” and “Me, Myself and I,” while earning five Grammy Awards.
More than two decades later, the cover is still recognizable enough for artists to recreate it and expect audiences to understand the reference.
Sexyy’s interpretation takes that familiar image and turns it into something that feels completely her own. The cash, the confident lyrics, and the playful “Se’Yoncee” nickname all fit the larger-than-life personality she’s built her career around.
After all, Sexyy has never been an artist who tries to tone herself down. From her breakout hit “Pound Town” to her “Hood Hottest Princess” era, she’s built a following through catchy records, outrageous humor, and a willingness to say whatever is on her mind.
Her latest Beyoncé-inspired moment follows that same formula.
Rather than presenting herself as the next Beyoncé in a traditional pop-star sense, Sexyy is putting a neighborhood twist on the comparison. The lyrics position her as a superstar in her own environment, while the artwork adds a visual punchline that makes the message impossible to miss.
There’s also something fitting about choosing “Dangerously in Love” for the recreation. The original cover introduced Beyoncé to the world as a solo artist ready to make her own mark. Sexyy’s version uses that same imagery to celebrate the identity she’s already established in rap.
Beyoncé gave us “Dangerously in Love.” Sexyy Red is giving us Se’Yoncee, and she’s making sure the hood gets its own version of the iconic cover.
