Suffocated with Alexis "Lexxy" Walker

On today’s episode, we talk with actor and rap artist Alexis Walker (aka Sexxy Lexxy).

Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Lexxy Walker was on season 6 of the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop where she performed as part of the duo BBOD.

Lexxy has shifted from reality TV to acting, and even producing her own movie - a story based on her own life called Suffocated - as well as the many other ventures that she has going on in her business life!

Lexxy has always loved and pursued acting, even before she began creating music, but she shares that sometimes anxiety still hits her before a scene. We chat about the approach she applies to learning lines for scenes, the pro’s and con’s of reality TV versus filming for a movie, and whether she’d ever do another reality show.

Her team shot the movie Suffocated right before covid hit, and the pause that this caused made Lexxy wonder if it was going to even come out.

Eventually, a company called Maverick picked it up for distribution, and I’m so glad it was released because it helps women to see a reflection of themselves; if you find yourself rooting for the main character to get free and find healthier relationships, then it may encourage you to root for yourself in your own story.

Lexxy talks about how it feels to watch herself in her own movie, and how she’s grateful to see what she came through.

She gives some loving advice to women who deal with womanizers and endure abuse: what to do if you see red flags, why it sometimes takes time for women to leave, and even how to think about seasons of singleness. She sheds light on how to utilize your community to find the support you need and deserve, even in a hard situation.

Then, Lexxy shares her thoughts on having a public platform, how to build up your personal branding, and how to look at life longer-term. It’s important to remember that what gets posted today effects the future, so she encourages us to reflect on how we’ll feel ten years from now about the content we create now.

Finally, Lexxy talks to younger aspiring artists - and she encourages us all to chase our dreams and be willing to sacrifice. (This includes getting on a budget! which is such a good, practical reminder!)

We also talk about pregnancy, God’s timing, and being a mom to her two amazing twins!

Lexxy just filmed Suffocated the Prequel, which will show her earlier life, and is heading in to the studio soon to create new music.

Follow Lexxy’s insta: @SexxyLexxy1

Learn more about the movie: www.hiphopweekly.com/rapper-sexxy-lexxy-transitions-from-reality-tv-to-actress%EF%BF%BC/