In this episode of Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast, Bronx-born rapper ScarLip joins us to talk about her breakout mixtape Scarred B4 Fame and the energy of her standout collaboration with Lil Wayne. She opens up about her dream collabs with Doechii, JT, Cardi B, and even Billie Eilish, while also sharing her desire to explore sounds outside of rap. ScarLip reflects on what it means to stay true to yourself in the music business, the importance of trusting and building with a team, and how she balances authenticity online with protecting her mental health. From working with Swizz Beatz to learning the ins and outs of the industry, she gives us a look at her growth as both an artist and entrepreneur, her vision for ventures beyond music, and what the future holds. Closing with reflections on success, a playful request for 50 Cent to make her biopic, and one key piece of advice, be consistent, ScarLip leaves listeners with insight, inspiration, and her unmistakable fire.
About Today’s Guest:
ScarLip is a rising powerhouse in hip-hop, born and bred in the Bronx, whose fierce lyrical energy has earned her a spot in XXL’s 2024 Freshman Class and the endorsement of icons like Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, and Swizz Beatz. Drawing on a turbulent childhood, ScarLip turned adversity into art, first grabbing attention with viral “food raps” filmed in parking lots and cemented her place with “This is New York” a homage to her hometown that resonated across hip-hop. ScarLip dropped her debut mixtape Scarred B4 Fame on June 20, 2025, featuring Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, and Anthony Hamilton.
Key Points from this Episode:
0:00 Welcome to Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast with today’s guest, ScarLip
0:17 Scarred B4 Fame and standout feature from Lil Wayne
1:36 ScarLip’s dream collaborations with Doechii, JT, Cardi B, and Billie Eilish
3:05 Exploring other genres beyond rap
6:30 On staying yourself and being human in the music business
7:58 Where would you be without your team?
12:35 Learning to trust a team to build with you
14:45 Being authentic online while protecting your mental health
18:15 Working with Swizz Beatz
22:15 Learning about the music industry while growing and developing as an artist
25:19 Pursuing ventures outside of music
28:10 What the future holds for ScarLip
33:26 Reflecting on success and a request for 50 Cent to make her biopic
35:08 One piece of advice: be consistent
Mentioned on the Show
Connect with ScarLip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scar_lip/
Connect with ScarLip on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scar_lip
Scarred B4 Fame: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9tY0BWXOZFsMPwQASqGYS7X_3whUknfj
More Music from ScarLip: https://www.youtube.com/@ScarLipVEVO
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