Energy Unleashed: WhyNaughtyy’s Climb from Early Remixes to Real Recognition
Growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts, coming up wasn’t easy. People didn’t believe in you until you showed action. Mixing into the Boston scene was its own challenge, and female artists were even harder to find. Music was always around—her dad played in a band, teaching her piano and singing—but it wasn’t until seeing Cardi B blow up that the idea of being a successful artist clicked.
She started young, remixing songs like J. Cole’s Lost Ones in sixth grade, then later Bodak Yellow, learning through trial, error, and consistent grind. Support didn’t come immediately; people needed to see commitment, not just talent.
Her music blends energy with storytelling. Hits like Smoking on You foreshadowed her sobriety journey, while For the Night reflects chasing quick highs. Her focus is growth, grace, and leaving a legacy that shows evolution from ordinary life to purpose-driven artistry. Faith, family, and solitude keep her grounded. She volunteers in Brockton schools, giving back to the youth and staying connected to her roots. Success for her isn’t instant; it’s longevity, consistency, and showing up every day.
Her advice to young people: take it day by day, embrace experience, build self-love, and trust your own path. The city and the internet can be leveraged together—balance real-life connections with online visibility. Ultimately, she wants her legacy to show versatility, purpose, and light, inspiring others while staying true to herself.
BYHHM. Published on October 2025
HipHopMunchies: For people just discovering you, who is Whynaughtyy?
Whynaughtyy: I’m a Brockton girl, all about growth, grind, and showing up no matter what. Music, community, and faith are my backbone—I don’t just rap, I live the journey.
HipHopMunchies: Coming up in Brockton wasn’t easy. What were some of the real challenges you faced?
Whynaughtyy: People don’t believe you until they see action. Mixing with Boston’s scene was tough too—Brockton had talent, but it was its own world. You had to prove yourself constantly.
HipHopMunchies: When did music first hit your life and make you think, “I can actually do this”?
Whynaughtyy: My dad had a band, so music was always around me. I played piano, sang sometimes, but it wasn’t until later—Cardi B came out—that I realized a female from my world could be that big.
HipHopMunchies: Who influenced you early on, and who really pushed you when you started making music?
Whynaughtyy: Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion—those women showed me the energy, the confidence. Family didn’t believe in it at first, but my own drive kept me going.
HipHopMunchies: How hard is it to get local support before outsiders notice your music?
Whynaughtyy: It takes time and consistency. Even now, after five years, people stamp you once they see the grind. You gotta show up even when nobody else does.