Justina Valentine – Wild at Heart

Having wowed us with Wild 'N Out, fiery Justina Valentine is making her mark on the entertainment world at large

- Photographed by Gilles Bensimon

When it comes to fierce talent, electrifying energy, and a blazing head of hair that outshines a supernova, there’s one name that effortlessly dominates the scene: Justina Valentine. This unstoppable powerhouse has conquered the realms of American television hosting, spitting rhymes, belting out tunes, and most notably, stealing our hearts on Nick Cannon’s wildly-addictive sketch comedy and battle-rap game show, Wild ‘N Out.

Armed with her razor-sharp wit, lightning-fast comebacks, and the ability to illuminate any space, she’s not only a fan favorite, but also the secret sauce that fuels the show’s triumph. “A lot of my best moments on Wild ’N Out have been rebuttals that I freestyled after I heard my opponent’s bars,” the fiery redhead explains. “I’ll size up the other side during the episode, see what everyone has on and what they’re looking like, and take a mental note of what happened during that episode. I stay ready so I never have to get ready!”

Behind every clever line, her mind is working at warp speed, dissecting the situation, finding the perfect angle, and delivering a knockout blow. She possesses more than just a vast lexicon and a knack for cunning wordplay; she understands the nuances of language, the art of storytelling, and the power of comedic timing. In other words, Justina’s rap battles are a masterclass in wit.