RESPECT.: Hey Scott! Excited to be on this call with you. Where are you from?

Right now, I am based in LA but I am originally from Baltimore. I moved to LA in June back when we shot The FADER cover.

RESPECT.: Did you know Rico before the fame since you are from the DMV as well? 

No, I met her last year when she was looking on IG for a makeup artist.

RESPECT.: How did you get into doing makeup?

I started doing makeup when I was in 10th grade back in Baltimore, Maryland. I was working at a small ghetto mall there. I would bring my homegirls in there and do their faces. My senior year, I started working at Mac for a year then from there I got a freelance gig. I was over my homegirls house and someone tagged me in a post. Rico contacted me the next day on January 22nd and from there I was working with her non stop. From the FADER cover to Crank magazine. Then traveling.

RESPECT.: I’m guessing this adventurous life is new to you. 

This is my first time going on tour. These are places I have never been. Before this, I would think of these places and I would think no, I will never go to these places.

RESPECT.: Describe your makeup style.

Abstract. Twisted fantasy glam. Take your average girl and say wtf is going on. Adding jewels and gems. I want to enhance that beauty first then go crazy. I’m versatile because I can do natural glam as well then do these crazy unique looks.

RESPECT.: Do you base it off what the client wants?

No, It is based on how I’m feeling and the vibe they are giving off.

RESPECT.: Is there anybody’s face you wish you could get your magic hands on?

Everyday I think of Kim Kardashian and think if I get my hands on her face it’s a wrap. It’s over! I will go ham.

RESPECT.: What is the best part about doing Rico Nasty’s makeup?

Everyday is new and it is never the same thing. She’s always willing and that’s what I love about her. She trusts me as her makeup artist.

RESPECT.: Sounds like the greatest job ever.

I love it so much. I feel free and I love it.

RESPECT: Aside from beating faces on the road so what are your side projects?

There is a brand I’ve been working with and I’ll be releasing my own skin oil through them. Be on the lookout! I am also in her new documentary released through The FADER.

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