“Ass gettin' fat, hold up! He dropped that bag on me.” [Cuban Doll](https://www.instagram.com/cubanndasavage/) has returned with a certified banger. Her new single “A.G.F” features two other bad bitches Rubi Rose and Renni Rucci, a female empowerment record laced with confidence, sass, and pure turn up energy. Hailing from Dallas, Texas and reppin’ her city at all times, the 21-year-old describes herself as a rapper and young entrepreneur, pushing her CubanDaSavage brand in all that she does.
With over 1.8 million followers on Instagram alone, the self-made recording artist prides herself in getting it on her own, which makes perfect sense as she celebrates independence from her major label. From her debut album Aaliyah Keef release in 2017 to now, the 21-year-old has not let her foot off the gas pedal — despite what life throws at her.
Coming from the streets and having her fair share of life obstacles, Cuban is a testament to all aspiring females who hope to one day make their dreams come true, whether that’s music, fashion, beauty, or simply getting to the money. Flaunt Mag caught up with Cuban on the heels of the “A.G.F.” release, discussing everything from her journey to her brand to even a Drake follow.
**Talk about the new name.**
The name’s not really new, because I’ve been known as Cuban Doll in the media. But when I actually started rapping and put out my first song, I had changed my name on Instagram to CubannDaSavage just so people wouldn’t put me in a whole bunch of Dolls category. People still love the Cuban Doll name, they couldn’t get over it. When I put out music, it’s still Cuban Doll, but my Instagram name is [CubannDaSavage](https://www.instagram.com/cubanndasavage/). Either or, it doesn’t matter.
**What sets you apart from the other female rappers?**
Really just myself, I speak from experience. What sets me apart, I’m more involved in what I have going on than most people. Not even just female rappers, but rappers period. I’m more involved in my business, versus just being told what to do. I’m more involved in everything I do.
**Being from Dallas, how does that play into your life and career?**
Coming up from Dallas trying to be a female artist was hard because the city doesn’t really support you. I’m from the hood, I’m from the streets. Coming up from that, it made me the woman I am today because I went through a lot. I was always on my own so I learned from that. When you’re young coming up going through stuff already, once you become an adult, you’re a pro.
**Talk about how the streets has influenced your music?**
When you’re in the streets, it’s hip-hop. Real rap. Coming from the streets, you know a lot of hip-hop music. Or just regular stuff, stuff you can rap about now and back in the day.
**How important is it to come to LA as an up and coming artist?**
It’s very important to get the whole LA experience, because there’s a lot of opportunity in LA. A lot of major artists move here. It’s Hollywood, this is where it goes down. Every established artist has to make a trip to LA.
**Favorite part about the West Coast?**
Just the scenery: the palm trees, the mountains. It’s just so big. I haven’t even been around the whole entire LA.
**At what point did you realize this music thing was forreal?**
When I put my first song, I’m like “oh shit, I’ma take this forreal.” Because the response I got back, people really motivated me to go hard. Keep going.
**What was your first song?**
My first song was called “On Point.” We shot a video, people just loved it. It’s always good to get good feedback.
**“A.G.F.” is a banger. What or who inspired this one?**
Rubi’s dope. I made the hook two months ago. I was stuck on the hook then I went to Atlanta and put a verse on there. I previewed it on Instagram, and Renni Rucci was like “send me this.” So I sent it to her. We were supposed to have been done a song. Then Rubi, she’s up and coming. Her song is lit right now, the “Big Mouth.” I just figured she would sound good on this too, so I sent it to her. The same day, she pulled up to the studio and did the verse right there in front of me. We shot the video recently, last month in LA.
**What was the dynamic in the studio with two bad bitches?**
She came, we were vibing, we were talking. We did a whole vlog about it. When she first came, that was our first time meeting. It’s on my Youtube channel. We were women empowerment at that point. It just showed people this could be a thing. It’s always good to see up and coming female artists working together, you know how they try to put us against each other. It set a different tone for females in the industry.
**Talk about separating from your label with Capitol Records.**
Basically I was in a deal with CMG and we didn’t have the same agreements as far as when it’s time to put out music and the visuals. When people start trying to tap into your creative side, it’s like okay, now you stepping on my toes. I don’t need help in that department. Because I’m hands on, I don’t need anyone telling me what to do, what to say, when to say it. It’s like a robot. That takes the fun away, then it feels like a hard-working job. I don’t ever want to do something I’m not enjoying, it was one of them situations. I did my best to get out of the deal, a lot of people don’t just get out of a major deal like that.
**I heard you had 5-album deal.**
It was probably 4 or 5, but I didn’t put out not one. I was blessed to get out of the deal. We were negotiating for 2 months, then I got out. Now, I’m independent. I can move around and drop when I want to. I can drop a song every day if I want to, but I’m going to try to drop every Friday.
**Talk about the freedom in being independent.**
No I’m independent all of the way. I just got a new management, it’s more organized. He lets me be creative and give the music, the visuals how I want.
**What is it that you want fans to get from your story?**
The realness, the authenticity. Being yourself and still not give a fuck about what nobody has to say. Don’t let people control you and take away your energy. If you don’t absolutely love it, then don’t do it.
**What are some goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?**
To get into the beauty and fashion world. I love dressing up like a doll. More goals are to open up a business or a store. Also to keep going the independent road, show people it’s possible.
**What is it that CubanDaSavage stands for?**
It’s bigger than just an Instagram name. My name has turned into a brand. I have CubanDaSavage merch, Savage merch. Savage is being yourself and being savage. Now I have a clothing line for it CubanDaSavage movement, just expanding my brand.
**How has music been a form of therapy for you?**
When I make music, I’m so distracted creating, you don’t really focus on anything else. The more I focus on music, it just distracts me from anything else I have going on.
**You’ve been creating a lot of bangers or party anthems, do you plan on opening up more in your music?**
I opened up a lot more in my music, you just gotta go listen to it. \[chuckles\] Those are the songs that don’t get played in the club. The _Karma_ album, I’m fully open. I’m not going to go make a super sad song because I'm the type of person who makes up music. I want to uplift people, I don’t want to bring the spirit down. I do touch on certain things in my songs. I’ll say it, but it won’t be throughout the whole song.
**How important is social media for your career?**
Social media is important because you can promote on there. Everybody’s on there watching. Fans want to see you be active with them. I just use it more for the fans, to get in touch with fans because they feel like they’re closer to you. Fans are the ones who go buy your music, who go to your shows, watch you and follow you on social media.
**Favorite person to follow on IG?**
[Nikita Dragun](https://www.instagram.com/nikita_dragun/?hl=en)**,** she’s always sharing stuff.
**What’s a normal day in the life? Walk us through.**
Me getting my hair and makeup done, taking pictures in the studio, recording, and eating. I gotta have some food, especially in the studio.
**What kind of food do you need?**
I be trying new stuff all the time. If I’m Atlanta, definitely Red Lobster. If I’m here, it’ll be Boiling Crab.
**3 things you need in the studio?**
I need some Backwoods, pineapples, and some water**.**
**What would you be doing if you weren’t doing music?**
I’d be trying to be a model. Modeling, probably into hair, all that. More into the beauty industry.
**What do you want to do in the beauty world?**
I want my own lip gloss and highlight. I’d be making my own highlight with 2 different shades, and people are always asking me. I just love creating, so I want to create my own highlight and lipgloss.
**Favorite song to perform in a set?**
“Let It Blow,” that’s a song I put out in 2017 featuring Molly Brazy. That song goes crazy. It’s pretty old but I always get the same response every time. I have a show on the 19th in Dallas, Texas.
**What’s the best encounter you had with a fan?**
When I’m on stage, I’ll pick a random fan to come on stage and they sing the whole song.
**Who’s the most played artist on your phone?**
What’s his name? MajorNine from Florida.
**Dream collab?**
Drake. \[laughs\] Me coming up, I’ve always listened to Drake no matter what.
**Publicist:** He follows you on IG!
**So he’s hip to Cuban Doll?**
Yeah, he’s invited me to a couple of shows. Drake be chillin’, he be vibing. Everybody’s gonna listen to Drake.
**Did you guys link yet?**
It’ll happen if we go in the studio.
**Is there anything else you want to let us know?**
I’m dropping a song called “My Ex,” the video too. It’s more of a melody type song**.**
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