Love Scars

"Love Scars" is a song by American rapper Trippie Redd, first released through SoundCloud on November 24, 2016.[1] It gained traction in 2017, becoming one of his most popular songs, and appears on his debut commercial mixtape A Love Letter to You (2017).

For the Yung Bleu album, see Love Scars II.
"Love Scars"
Single by Trippie Redd
from the album A Love Letter to You
ReleasedNovember 24, 2016
GenreEmo rap, R&B
Length2:23
LabelTenThousand
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Trent
Trippie Redd singles chronology
"Love Scars"
(2016)		 "Poles 1469"
(2017)
Music video
"Love Scars" on YouTube

Background

According to Trippie Redd, the song was made in Columbus, Ohio and he recorded it in one take in a dark room. He originally created a song called "Long Way Home From Mars / Love Scars", but he separated it into two songs. The song also samples music from the video game Metroid Prime.[2][3]

The song began garnering attention in early 2017. The success of the song helped Redd reach fame as a rapper.[2]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 15
US Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[7] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Redd, Trippie (November 24, 2016). "Love Scars/You hurt me [Produced by: Elliott Trent]". SoundCloud.
  2. Benz, Tyler (August 11, 2017). "Trippie Redd Is on the Way to Becoming Soundcloud Rap's Frank Sinatra". Vice.
  3. Cowen, Trace William (May 1, 2018). "Exclusive: Trippie Redd Talks Recording "Love Scars" in One Take". Complex.
  4. "Trippie Redd Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. "Trippie Redd - Chart history: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020.
  6. "Canadian single certifications – Trippie Redd – Love Scars". Music Canada.
  7. "American single certifications – Trippie Redd – Love Scars". Recording Industry Association of America.
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