Hayes Warner: The One Who Told the Music Industry to F*ck Off (Respectfully)

What does it take to go viral, stay real, and thrive in the music industry without selling out? On this episode of Rulebreakers with Saraya, we sit down with breakout pop-rock artist Hayes Warner — the unapologetic voice behind millions of streams and the ultimate Gen Z anthem energy. From getting slut-shamed for her stage presence to industry pressure to “wear a pink bow,” Hayes reveals how she turned anxiety into confidence, heartbreak into hits, and cringe into career-making content. She breaks down how a bold TikTok post led to 100M+ views, why she’ll always choose honesty over polish, and how she’s building a fan-first empire — one raw lyric at a time. If you’re into stories about women in music, viral artist success, or flipping the bird to industry norms, this episode’s for you. Like what you heard? Follow Rulebreakers and leave a review — it helps more bold, unfiltered voices get heard. Catch bonus clips on IG & TikTok: @rulebreakerspod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices