Darkness Reveals the Edge of Lipstick Killer

“Darkness” by Lipstick Killer arrives like a late-night confession wrapped in confrontation, where vulnerability and aggression exist side by side.

Lipstick Killer has also been open about the women who shaped her creative foundation. Artists like Queen Latifah and Mia X showed her what fearlessness looked like in male-dominated spaces, while Lil’ Kim demonstrated how power and sexuality could coexist on an artist’s own terms. She has pointed to Lisa Left Eye Lopes as a symbol of unfiltered creativity and individuality, and to Missy Elliott as proof that originality can redefine the entire genre. The emotional honesty of Lauryn Hill left a lasting mark, while the lyrical strength of Remy Ma and the versatility of Nicki Minaj reinforced the idea that skill, creativity, and range can coexist. Looking at today’s landscape, Lipstick Killer draws energy from the current wave of women in hip-hop who bring confidence, fun, and relatability back to the forefront. That mix of strength, self-acceptance, and creative freedom continues to guide how she moves both in her music and in how she claims space within it.

“Darkness” opens with strong guitar tones layered over heavy, grounded beats, setting a tense mood from the start. From there, Lipstick Killer moves fluidly between delivery styles. At times her voice drops into something softer and almost intimate. Moments later, she snaps back with fierce, razor-sharp rap verses. That contrast becomes the backbone of Darkness — a push and pull between control and chaos.

The track lives inside emotional conflict. The verses are raw and unfiltered, dealing with jealousy, obsession, desire, and inner turmoil. 

Throughout the song, Lipstick Killer explores power dynamics and emotional intensity. There’s swagger and threat, but also insecurity and longing. In the quieter moments, the lyrics turn inward, touching on absence, confusion, and unresolved attachment.

The production, handled by Greg Zola, leaves room for space and tension, allowing the guitar and beat to exist without overcrowding the vocals. Written by Latasha Cottrell (Lipstick Killer), the track continues her pattern of refusing to soften uncomfortable truths.