Lipstick Killer has never approached hip-hop with limits. From the start, her relationship with music has been rooted in instinct, confidence, and an unshakable sense of self. Long before industry conversations around gender even entered the picture, she was already carving her space through skill, presence, and fearlessness.
Growing up, Lipstick Killer never felt constrained by traditional gender expectations. That mindset followed her into music, where she naturally stepped into rap spaces that were often dominated by men. Cyphers, competition, and lyric-driven exchanges were never intimidating to her. Instead, they became places where she proved herself through wordplay, metaphors, and sharp delivery. Her focus was always clear: earn respect through bars, not labels.
As her career evolved, Lipstick Killer remained intentional about how she positioned herself. Rather than leaning into stereotypes often placed on women in hip-hop, she centered her identity around honesty and storytelling. She has consistently pushed back against narrow ideas of what women can offer in rap, choosing instead to highlight emotional depth, technical skill, and personal truth. For her, the goal has never been to compete within categories, but to exist fully as an artist.
That philosophy extends beyond competition. While narratives often suggest women in hip-hop are set against each other, Lipstick Killer approaches her work from a place of honesty rather than rivalry. Her music is driven by expression, not comparison. The priority is connection, allowing listeners to feel what she feels and recognize themselves in her stories.
This perspective is also present in her latest single, Darkness. The song reflects her continued evolution as an artist, drawing from hip-hop, punk, and trapmetal influences. Sonically intense and emotionally raw, “Darkness” explores themes of love, rage, jealousy, and survival.
“Darkness” is available now on all major streaming platforms. For listeners seeking music that tells the truth without softening the edges, Lipstick Killer is a voice worth turning up.