Meet rapper Latto, who collaborated with BTS’ Jungkook – and has a secret boyfriend
- She turned down a record deal after winning The Rap Game at 16, paid for her sister’s tuition, and was rumoured to be dating 21 Savage
Recently spotlighted as one of Billboard’s 10 hottest female rappers right now, American rapper Latto, whose real name is Alyssa Michelle Stephens, has come a long way from her early days.
Originally known as Miss Mulatto, she rebranded to Latto in 2021 given the negative connotations of her original name. She started performing in talent shows and open mics in her hometown of Atlanta from the age of 10, per Forbes.
At 25, Latto’s star has quickly risen in the music industry, boasting awards like best female hip-hop artist at the 2023 Bet Hip-Hop Awards, and Grammy nominations for best new artist and best melodic rap performance for “Big Energy”.
Here’s what else you need to know about the up-and-coming rapper:
Latto won The Rap Game at age 16
Latto made her mark at just 16 years old by winning the first season of Lifetime’s reality show The Rap Game (2016). Despite her victory, she boldly declined the grand prize of a record deal with So So Def Records to carve out her own path in the music industry.
She’s collaborated with many stars
