On this episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps, Scott sits down with rising artist honestav 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 — honestav 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, honestav 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.

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