Latto Lyrics - Discography

403 American Rapper

Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998) was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States. She is a rising American rapper. She is professionally known as Latto or Big Latto. She gained initial fame after appearing on Jermaine Dupri's reality television series The Rap Game in 2016, where she went by the name Miss Mulatto and emerged as the winner of the show's first season. However, despite being offered a record deal, Latto rejected it and pursued her career independently.

In 2019, Latto gained critical acclaim after releasing her hit single "b¡tch from da Souf," which led her to sign a deal with RCA Records. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, reaching number 95, and was later accompanied by a remix featuring rappers Saweetie and Trina. In the same year, she released "Muwop," a collaboration with Gucci Mane, which was certified platinum, and both songs were included on her debut album, Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020.

Latto's popularity skyrocketed after the release of "Big Energy," the lead single from her second studio album 777, which was released in 2022. The song became her highest-charting single to date, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, Latto has been recognized for her talents by receiving multiple award nominations, including Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, and Top Rap Female Artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. She was also named in the XXL Freshman Class of 2020, which features up-and-coming hip-hop artists.

In 2021, Latto was selected as MTV Global's Push Artist of the Month for February, which further elevated her profile as an artist. She later won the BET Award for Best New Artist in 2022, cementing her place in the industry. Additionally, Latto has received nominations for several other prestigious awards, such as Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Her hit song "Big Energy" won Song of the Year, and her album 777 was nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. Latto continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and her talents are recognized by her growing fan base and industry peers alike. She is also a nominee for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards, which reflects the impact of her artistry on the music scene.