cupcakKe

Based in Chicago, United States, cupcakKe, born Elizabeth Eden Harris, established herself from the mid-2010s on the independent rap scene with an explicit and direct aesthetic, marked by a tone that is both confrontational and often humorous. Emerging from the local scene and social networks, cupcakKe first released tracks online before issuing the mixtapes "Cum Cake" and "S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas)" in 2016, which laid the groundwork for a style that blends hardcore rap, trap, club-rap and pop-leaning hooks. The albums "Audacious" (2016), "Queen Elizabitch" (2017), "Ephorize" (2018) and "Eden" (2018) continued that trajectory with largely independent production, energetic instrumentals, fast tempos and more melodic pieces. cupcakKe's lyrics address sexuality in a very blunt manner, but also tackle social themes such as poverty, body stigmatization and LGBTQ+ identities, using deliberately unfiltered language. Present on rap and alternative pop stages and featured on projects by artists like Charli XCX, cupcakKe has, since the late 2010s, focused on digital singles and touring while cultivating a direct relationship with her audience via online platforms.