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 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.

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2016: Winner of The Rap Game

In 2016, Alyssa Stephens, under the name Miss Mulatto, won the reality series 'The Rap Game' but declined the offered recording contract.

April 2017: Release of Latto Let 'Em Know Mixtape

In April 2017, Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released. It featured Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silentó.

2017: Opened Pittstop Clothing Store

In 2017, Latto opened her own store, Pittstop Clothing, in Jonesboro, south of Atlanta.

January 2019: Release of "B_ from da Souf"

In January 2019, Latto released the song "B_ from da Souf", which would become a breakout hit.

May 2019: Performance at Rolling Loud

In May 2019, Latto performed at Rolling Loud, an annual 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 featured 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 a hit, receiving double platinum certification and marking her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

March 2020: Signing with RCA Records

In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records.

July 2020: Recreated Gucci Mane Album Covers and Released "Muwop"

In July 2020, Latto recreated Gucci Mane's album covers and announced the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane.

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".

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.

October 2020: Release of "In n Out" Music Video

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.

2020: Release of Debut Album Queen of da Souf

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).

March 2021: First Female Rapper from Atlanta with Solo Record Certified Gold and Platinum

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).

May 2021: Official Stage Name Change to Latto

In May 2021, Latto officially settled on her new stage name, changing it from Mulatto to Latto.

2021: Founded Win Some Give Some Foundation

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 her single "Big Energy," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and received triple platinum certification.