With a stage name like Junglepussy, it should come as no surprise that Brooklyn native Shayna McHayle holds nothing back when it comes to expressing her sexuality, her Blackness and her feminism. But the name and larger-than-life personality that comes with it isn’t just a case of sex for shock value.

The multi-hyphenate rapper is forging her own unique path as an independent artist, and the eye-catching stage name is just the tip of the iceberg. In the past five years, Junglepussy has released a mixtape and two studio albums, the most recent of which, 2018’s JP3, received widespread critical praise.

While many artists might be content to collect their W and continue to focus on music, JP has further evolved her portfolio and branched off into other creative outlets. She made her acting debut in last year’s comedy Support the Girls. She also writes, produces, and stars in her own short films including “I’m In Love,” released earlier this year on her YouTube channel.

Another area that showcases JP’s creativity and quirkiness is her merchandise. Emblazoned with phrases such as “This Pussy Don’t Pop For You”, everything from standard T-shirts, hoodies and calendars, to mugs and “Pussy Portable” USB drives are part of the collection.

If there’s one theme across her creative output, be it music, merch or live shows, it is unapologetic authenticity. In a saturated music industry where originality is the golden nut that everyone wants to crack, Junglepussy does it with ease, and the best part is it seems she’s only just getting started.