Cupcakke

Rapper Cupcakke, born Elizabeth Eden Harris in Chicago in 1997, brings her bold, unapologetically explicit style to the stage at the Howard Theatre. Known for blending ribald humor with frank explorations of sexuality, she has earned critical acclaim and viral success while channeling influences like Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and Gangsta Boo. Her catalog also touches on serious themes, including sexual abuse, racial issues, and LGBTQ empowerment, making her a distinctive and provocative voice in contemporary hip-hop.

Cupcakke began writing religious-themed poetry as a teenager and performed in local churches before turning to rap and uploading tracks to YouTube. After discovering Khia’s "My Neck, My Back," she pivoted to sexually explicit material, and songs like "Vagina" and "Deepthroat" spread rapidly online. She released her debut mixtape, Cum Cake, in February 2016, followed by S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) and the studio album Audacious later that year. She later guested on Charli XCX’s "Lipgloss" and released the albums Queen Elizabitch (2017), Ephorize (2018), and Eden (2018). Her single "Discounts" became a career high, reaching the Top Ten of the Billboard Digital Songs chart, and she continued releasing singles into 2019, including the viral hit "Squidward Nose." This performance at the Howard Theatre is a free event, giving fans a chance to see her larger-than-life stage presence up close.

When: October 25, 2026

Venue: The Howard Theatre

Address: 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Price: Free

Performer: Cupcakke (Elizabeth Eden Harris)

Bio: Chicago-born rapper known for explicit, humorous, and socially conscious lyrics, with influences from Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and Gangsta Boo.

Notable songs: "Vagina," "Deepthroat," "Pedophile," "Picking Cotton," "Crayons," "Exit," "Cartoons," "Quiz," "Blackjack," "Squidward Nose," "Discounts"

Discography highlights: Cum Cake (2016), S.T.D (2016), Audacious (2016), Queen Elizabitch (2017), Ephorize (2018), Eden (2018)

Note: Event is presented under the Union Stage Presents banner, though the show takes place at The Howard Theatre.