Skyy was born in Long Island City, New York City to Jamaican parents. She grew up in Wyandanch New York. For a large part of her childhood, her father was absent from her life, and she was raised by her mother and grandmother alongside her brothers. At the age of 18, Skyy met her biological father.

In July 2017, Skyy joined the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood to co-star with Ray J, Keyshia Cole, and Teairra Mari.