honestav on Trauma, TikTok Fame & “Overdose” Changing Lives

On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist Honest AV for one of his most raw and honest conversations yet. Growing up in Pierce City, Missouri, Honest AV faced poverty, addiction in his household, and devastating personal loss — including the deaths of his father and brother. At one point, he says he was just one bad decision away from going to jail. But everything changed when he found music. From recording songs as a teenager to posting relentlessly on TikTok — even making up to $10,000 a month — Honest AV built a following from the ground up. His breakout song “Overdose” connected deeply with fans, turning personal trauma into something that resonated around the world. In this episode, Honest AV opens up about: Growing up in Missouri and trying to escape Family struggles and addiction Losing his father, brother, and best friend The moment everything changed with TikTok The story behind “Overdose” and “Feel Something” His musical influences and creative journey His Top 5 artists of all time This is one of the most honest and emotional episodes of Lipps Service to date. #HonestAV #LippsService #MusicPodcast #PodcastInterview #RisingArtist #FromNothing #RealStory #TikTokArtist #Overdose #hiphopinterview 00:00 Intro 01:36 Growing Up in Missouri 08:04 Finding His Calling 09:30 Trying to Make It Out of Missouri 11:24 Parents’ Addiction 15:00 Money & Survival 16:00 Trauma: Losing His Brother & Father 24:12 Personal Struggles 26:42 Life After High School (Clip Moment) 32:00 Musical Beginnings 33:25 TikTok Grind & Viral Growth 36:24 “Overdose” & Fan Impact 39:00 Story Behind “Believe” 43:43 Top 5 Artists That Changed Music 46:40 Greatest Rapper of All Time