History of Latto in Timeline
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.
December 22, 1998: Latto's Birth
On December 22, 1998, Alyssa Michelle Stephens, who is professionally known as Latto, was born in Atlanta.
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.
May 2019: Arrested for Theft (Mistaken Identity)
In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft due to mistaken identity. She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", to express her frustration and assert her innocence.
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: Included on XXL Freshman Class
In 2020, Latto was included on the XXL Freshman Class.
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).
January 2021: Announcement of Stage Name Change
In January 2021, it was announced that Latto would be changing her stage name from "Mulatto" after controversy over the name being deemed colorist.
February 2021: Named MTV's Global Push Artist of the Month
In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be MTV's Global Push Artist of the Month.
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.
2021: MTV's Global Push Artist of the Month
In 2021, Latto was named MTV's "Global Push Artist of the Month".
March 9, 2022: Announcement of "Wheelie" Release
On March 9, 2022, Latto announced that her song "Wheelie," featuring 21 Savage, would be released on March 11.
March 2022: Mariah Carey Featured on "Big Energy" Remix
In March 2022, American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix of Latto's song "Big Energy".
2022: Release of 777
In 2022, Latto released her second studio album, 777, which featured the hit single "Big Energy".
2022: Variety's Breakthrough Artist
In 2022, Latto was recognized as Variety's "Breakthrough Artist".
February 2023: Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist
In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards.
September 28, 2023: Traffic Stop for Running a Red Light
On September 28, 2023, Latto was stopped for running a red light due to concerns about being chased by fans and underwent a breathalyzer test.
2023: Featured on Jungkook's "Seven"
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.
2023: BET Awards for Best Female Hip Hop Artist
In 2023, Latto won the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist.
January 2024: Featured on Jennifer Lopez' "Can't Get Enough" Remix
In January 2024, Latto was featured on the remix version of Jennifer Lopez' 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, revealing the cover artwork.
July 2024: Bodycam Footage Uploaded to YouTube
In July 2024, footage of an officer confronting Latto for running a red light (from September 28, 2023) was uploaded onto YouTube via bodycam.
2024: Release of Sugar Honey Iced Tea
In 2024, Latto released her third studio album, 'Sugar Honey Iced Tea', featuring the single "Put It on da Floor Again".
2024: Included in Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In 2024, Latto was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for music.
