Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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#Zae (@zaezacarias) has spent her career challenging expectations for women in hip-hop.
On this episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes powered by Cream Silk, the multi-awarded, multi-charting Filipino rapper opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, milestone hits like “SUBOMOTO,” being discovered by American rapper #Tyga, directing her own music videos, and preparing her upcoming mixtape.

She reflects on what success means today, waking up to do what she loves, creating on her own terms, and carrying both confidence and gratitude along the way.

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