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“Not to sound egotistic, but I've gotten kind of good at it. It's something that came naturally to me, but my rapping is rooted in my writing.”

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Cakes da Killa, whose real name is Cakes, is an American rapper known for his unique musical style that blends hip-hop, electronic, and rock elements. His music is characterized by its distinctive rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, which have gained him a dedicated following among young people. more

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“My love of words, alcohol, and stage antics basically cemented me as a rapper, but it wasn't a career that I wanted to do. It was just, "I like to do all these things at one time."”

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“I'm a lot different in my career since that interview. To have someone like Diplo tweet "Cakes' album is really cool" is cool, but in the same breath I still like what I do without anyone's approval. It's still good music.”

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“Sometimes I start with the beat. Sometimes I can write something down and it takes me a while to figure out how I want to say it or the beat I want to say it to. I definitely like to live the experiences that I cover.”

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