How Latto built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Alyssa Michelle Stephens, known as Latto, is a rapper and singer hailing from Atlanta. Her career began on Jermaine Dupri's reality show, The Rap Game, where, under the name Miss Mulatto, she won season one. Despite winning, she declined the offered recording contract with So So Def Recordings.
In 2016, Alyssa Stephens, under the name Miss Mulatto, won the reality series 'The Rap Game' but declined the offered recording contract.
In April 2017, Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released. It featured Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silentó.
In 2017, Latto opened her own store, Pittstop Clothing, in Jonesboro, south of Atlanta.
In January 2019, Latto released the song "B_ from da Souf", which would become a breakout hit.
In May 2019, Latto performed at Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival in Miami.
In June 2019, Latto released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which featured the single "Bitch from da Souf".
In 2019, Latto released her single "Bitch from da Souf," which became a hit, receiving double platinum certification and marking her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records.
In July 2020, Latto recreated Gucci Mane's album covers and announced the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane.
On August 7, 2020, Latto made a cameo appearance in Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP".
On August 21, 2020, Latto released her debut project through RCA, titled Queen of da Souf.
In October 2020, the music video for 'In n Out' featuring City Girls, which was the fourth single from Queen of da Souf, was released.
In 2020, after signing with RCA Records, Latto released her debut studio album 'Queen of da Souf'. It featured the platinum-certified single 'Muwop' (featuring Gucci Mane).
In March 2021, Latto became the first female rapper from Atlanta to have a solo record certified gold and platinum with "B_ from da Souf" (2019) and "Muwop" (2020).
In May 2021, Latto officially settled on her new stage name, changing it from Mulatto to Latto.
In 2021, Latto founded the Win Some Give Some Foundation to empower at-risk young women.
In 2021, Latto gained mainstream recognition with the release of her single "Big Energy," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and received triple platinum certification.
On March 9, 2022, Latto announced that her song "Wheelie," featuring 21 Savage, would be released on March 11.
In March 2022, American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix of Latto's song "Big Energy".
In 2022, Latto released her second studio album, 777, which featured the hit single "Big Energy".
In 2023, Latto was featured on Jungkook's single "Seven", which became her first song to peak atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200.
In January 2024, Latto was featured on the remix version of Jennifer Lopez' song "Can't Get Enough".
On February 5, 2024, Latto announced her single "Sunday Service" via social media, revealing the cover artwork.
In 2024, Latto released her third studio album, 'Sugar Honey Iced Tea', featuring the single "Put It on da Floor Again".