Junglepussy

Shayna A. McHayle she received recognition from artists such as Erykah Badu, Kelela and Lil' Kim, and became a prominent figure in the 2010s Queer rap scene. As an actress, she starred in the 2018 film Support the Girls, and portrayed a character also named Junglepussy in the Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another.

Early life Shayna McHayle was born in East New York, Brooklyn on October 31, 1991, After her parents divorced, she was raised by her mother. Her mother encouraged her to be creative, allowing her to dye her hair as a form of self-expression, and encouraged McHayle and her sisters to practice self-love. until graduation at 16.

Career In 2012, she released her first track as Junglepussy, "Cream Team" on YouTube, followed by "Stitches".

In January 2014, Erykah Badu posted "Cream Team" on her Facebook and Twitter. On June 10, 2014, Junglepussy released her debut mixtape Satisfaction Guaranteed. The self-released 11 track compilation debuted on the Vice website. Junglepussy later released videos for the songs "Nah" and "Me" on her official YouTube channel.

On August 20, 2015, she announced her next album would be titled Pregnant with Success, based on a lyric from "You Don't Know". On the same day, Junglepussy released a video for the assumed first single from the album, "Now or Later". The album was released on November 17, 2015. It was included on year-end lists by publications such as Fact, Spin, and Rolling Stone.

On May 11, 2018, she released an album, JP3, which features guest appearances from Rico Love, Gangsta Boo, Wiki, and Quin. The album was leaked a day before its release. Vibe included it on the "25 Hip-Hop Albums by Bomb Womxn of 2018" list. It was nominated by the American Association of Independent Music for its 2019 indie music-celebrating Libera Awards in the category of Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album.

She made her acting debut in the comedy film Support the Girls (2018).

In 2020, Junglepussy released JP4, her fourth studio album, which Guardian described as "a moody blend of nu-metal, alt-rock and funk". NME described the record as "stunning", praising McHayle for uniting "a multitude of sounds" and "scoping multiple genres" while still producing a cohesive and enduring record".

In 2025, she appeared in Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another as a far-left revolutionary sharing her namesake. Anderson was inspired to write the character for her after seeing her on tour with Tame Impala in 2022.

Artistry Musical style and influences In a 2014 interview with Interview, Junglepussy cited she has taken inspiration from musicians such as Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, Lady Saw, Kelis, Busta Rhymes, Vybz Kartel, Mavado, The Veronicas, Metric, Gossip, and Soulja Boy.

Personal life Junglepussy is autistic, and identifies as asexual.

Discography Studio albums Pregnant with Success (2015) JP3 (2018) JP4 (2020)

Mixtapes Satisfaction Guaranteed (2014) JP5000 (2022)

Singles "You Don't Know" (2015) "Now or Later" (2015) "State of the Union" (2018) "Showers" (2018) "Trader Joe" (2018) "They Know" (2018) "Spiders" (2019) "Main Attraction" (2020) "Arugula" (2020)

Guest appearances Dai Burger – "Titty Attack" from Raw Burger (2011) Le1f – "Oils" from Tree House (2013) Rome Fortune – "Payin' for It" from Drive, Thighs & Lies (2014) Scooter Island – "#NOTYOURS" from Broad City (Original Series Soundtrack) (2015) Shy Girls – "Always the Same" from 4WZ (2015) Le1f – "Swirl" from Riot Boi (2015) Lion Babe – "Still in Love" from Sun Joint (2016) Brenmar – "Like a Hoe" from High End Times (2016) Nick Hook – "Dive for You" from Relationships (2016) Nadia Rose – "Breathe Slow" (2017) Gabriel Garzón-Montano – "The Game Remix" (2018) TXS – "Don't Tempt Me" from Everything Is Bigger (2018) Pussy Riot – "Hangers" (2019)

Filmography

Film Support the Girls (2018) – Danyelle The Perfect Find (2023) – Carlita One Battle After Another (2025) – as Junglepussy

Television Random Acts of Flyness (2018)