Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

Whenever rapper cupcakKe is involved, it’s safe to say you can expect one hell of a trip – emphasis on the ‘hell.’ No, this isn’t a sermon on morality (there will be no preaching), but the rapper who began in church has strayed far away from Christian poetry – “Deepthroat” comes to mind.  Despite being so explicit and oversexed, what is undeniable is the fact that Elizabeth Harris actually can rap – she’s got mad bars.  On her single “Hot Pockets,” she remains raunchy, but she doesn’t carry her unapologetic-ness nearly as far as her most infamous singles.

As aforementioned, the biggest selling point of “Hot Pockets” are the bars.  CupcakKe raps like a mad woman, spitting with great agility.  While there are the obligatory references to sex, and she mentions hoes and bitches a few too many times, she also serves up some clever bars.  In those bars, she makes numerous pop cultural allusions and references including Nene Leaks, Dumbo, The Bible (specifically Adam and Eve, as well as Jesus), Adele, and Blake Shelton. Give her credit.  The slick production work only fuels her fire.

Final Thoughts 

CupcakKe is one of the most polarizing rappers in the game – understatement.  Personally, I recommend listening and watching her outrageous music videos in moderation.  But, if there were a song that could potentially win over new fans, “Hot Pockets” might be that song.  It’s still wild, but Harris manages to rein herself in, never opting for the doggystyle antics of “Deepthroat” (Still surprised YouTube allowed that one to stay up).  And for fans who enjoy the visual as much as the blunt songs, “Hot Pockets” still has a pretty edgy clip – shirtless men surrounding her, and a hook up with a guy she met in a bar, sigh.

CupcakKe • Hot Pockets – Single • cupcakKe • Release: 6.22.18

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