Career Timeline of Latto: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Latto built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Alyssa Michelle Stephens, known as Latto, is an American rapper and singer from Atlanta. She gained initial recognition on Jermaine Dupri's reality TV show, *The Rap Game*, where she won the first season in 2016 under the name Miss Mulatto. Despite winning, she declined the offered recording contract with So So Def Recordings.
2016: Winning The Rap Game
In 2016, Alyssa Stephens, known as Miss Mulatto, won The Rap Game competition but turned down the recording contract offered by Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records.
May 2019: Performance at Rolling Loud
In May 2019, Latto performed at the Rolling Loud hip hop festival in Miami.
June 2019: Release of Big Latto EP
In June 2019, Latto released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by the single "Bitch from da Souf".
2019: Release of "Bitch from da Souf"
In 2019, Latto released her single "Bitch from da Souf", which became double platinum certified and her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
2019: "Bitch from da Souf" Release
In 2019, Latto released her single "Bitch from da Souf". In March of 2021 it was certified as a gold and platinum record.
March 2020: Signing with RCA Records
In March 2020, Latto officially signed with RCA Records.
July 2020: Recreation of Gucci Mane's album covers and Release of Muwop
In July 2020, Latto recreated Gucci Mane's album covers and released the single "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane, which samples Gucci's 2007 single, "Freaky Gurl".
August 7, 2020: Cameo in Cardi B's "WAP" Music Video
On August 7, 2020, Latto made a cameo appearance in Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP". Also on this date, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say".
August 21, 2020: Release of Queen of da Souf
On August 21, 2020, Latto released her debut project through RCA, titled Queen of da Souf, which peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200.
October 2020: Release of "In n Out" Music Video
In October 2020, Latto released the music video for "In n Out" featuring City Girls, which was the fourth single from Queen of da Souf.
2020: Release of 'Queen of da Souf'
In 2020, Latto released her debut studio album 'Queen of da Souf', which featured the platinum-certified single "Muwop" with Gucci Mane.
2020: "Muwop" Release
In 2020, Latto released her single "Muwop". In March of 2021 it was certified as a gold and platinum record.
January 2021: Name Change Announcement
In January 2021, Latto announced that she would be changing her stage name from "Mulatto" after the controversy surrounding the word's colorist connotations.
February 2021: MTV's Global Push Artist of the Month
In February 2021, Latto was announced as MTV's Global Push Artist of the Month.
March 2021: First Atlanta Female Rapper with Solo Gold and Platinum Records
In March 2021, Latto became the first female rapper from Atlanta to have a solo record certified gold and platinum with "Bitch from da Souf" (2019) and "Muwop" (2020).
May 2021: Official Name Change to Latto
In May 2021, Latto officially settled on her new stage name, Latto, after scrutiny for the racially charged nature of her previous name, Mulatto. This change was reflected on streaming platforms and in her guest appearance on Toosii's album. She also released the single "The Biggest".
2021: Foundation of Win Some Give Some
In 2021, Latto founded the Win Some Give Some Foundation to empower at-risk young women.
2021: Release of "Big Energy"
In 2021, Latto gained mainstream recognition with the release of "Big Energy," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was later nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the Grammy Awards.
2022: Release of 777 Album
In 2022, Latto released her second studio album, '777', which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200.
2022: Support for Stacey Abrams' Campaign
In 2022, Latto supported Stacey Abrams' gubernatorial campaign, bringing Abrams onstage while opening for Lizzo's The Special Tour in Atlanta.
2023: Success with "Seven" and "Put It on da Floor Again"
In 2023, Latto's guest appearance on Jung Kook's "Seven" reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200. Her single "Put It on da Floor Again" (remix featuring Cardi B) peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 2024: Featured on Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough" Remix
In January 2024, Latto was featured on the remix version of Jennifer Lopez's song "Can't Get Enough".
February 5, 2024: Announcement of "Sunday Service"
On February 5, 2024, Latto announced her single "Sunday Service" via social media.
2024: Release of Sugar Honey Iced Tea Album
In 2024, Latto released her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which matched her previous album's chart performance on the Billboard 200.
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