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Latto Is Adamant About Grabbing A Feature From Andre 3000: “I Want To Bring [Him] Out Of Retirement”

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Latto is near the peak of her powers. She has been a part of the biggest collaboration in Spotify history with Jung Kook on “Seven.” The track hit one billion streams in just about three and a half months and has become a global smash hit. While she does not have a record out this year, Latto is garnering tons of well-deserved attention. For example, she just sat down with XXL a few days ago to discuss a whole bunch of topics.

One of which was where she believes her stance is, within the Atlanta hip-hop scene amongst the other female talents. “Am I the First Lady of Atlanta? I do feel like I’m the frontrunner for female rap in Atlanta. I will say that… Yeah, I think I am.” Even with that claim, she is self-aware and more needs to be done to firmly place her legacy. “I think there’s a lot more work to be done for it to be cemented. There’s definitely a lot more work.”

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Latto Wants To Get Andre 3000 At All Costs

 
 
 
 
 
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Another interesting discussion that Latto had with XXL was about her dream collaborations. One of the hottest names right now is not an up-and-comer, rather it is the legend, Andre 3000. His new album, New Blue Sun, shocked the world and is one the best pieces of work this year. So, it was no surprise that Latto wanted to work with him. She is looking to do whatever it takes, too. “You want to know who I’ve been saying lately? I want to bring Andre 3000 out of retirement. I got a song for Andre right now that will go so f***in’ crazy.” She goes on, “I’m really just trying to pull all strings, so hopefully, this can reach Andre somehow. I want Andre on my album.”

What are your initial thoughts on Latto saying she wants to grab a feature from Andre 3000 for a song? Do you think this will happen and would it sound good? Do you agree with the fans with their takes in the comments section? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with Latto and Andre 3000. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Latto Points to Stans as Reasons for Female Rap Beef

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Latto is pointing fingers at hip-hop fans for causing a divide among the women of rap. Speaking with XXL, Latto believes stan culture drives the beef between women in rap.

“I think it really don’t be a problem until we let fans, Stans, whatever you want to call them, like the outsiders once they get in the mix. I think that’s what stirs the pot,” Latto said. “Because it’s like, we will all be fans of each other and commenting and following each other, whatever, but then once they get to comparing, they will turn us against each other, which is very weak-minded of us as female rappers.”

She added, “I think we be falling for these traps that they put on female rappers.”

To close out the month, Latto will create a all-women cypher.

Latto is officially a part of the fastest single to hit a billion streams in Spotify history. Latto joined Jung Kook on the “Seven” single earlier this year, which racked up a billion plays faster than any song ever. It only took just over three months.

Latto notched the first No. 1 single placement for Hip-Hop in 2023. Latto‘s collaboration with Jung Kook, “Seven,” lands at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in July, making her the first rapper to get to that position in 2023. It is the first No. 1 of Latto’s career.

Latto celebrated the achievement on her Instagram story: “Oop am I a bora girl now? 🙈 Forever grateful!! Thanks JK for trusting me! Armypots up +10000.”

Jung Kook is a K-pop star and a member of the group BTS. The single is believed to be the first from his forthcoming album.

“Seven” also topped the global Spotify chart in July with 10.937 million streams.

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Latto Believes She Is The Top Female Rapper From Atlanta

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We continuously mention how dense the population is in the female rap scene. It is especially so, because of the rise of TikTok and viral hits. One of the artists to really come up in that time frame was Latto. However, she is steadily separating herself from the pack of one-hit wonders. Her popularity is rising because of the amount of quality tracks she has out. The Ohio native has a lot of talent to compete with some of the veterans in the game like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and others. Latto herself is starting to recognize that now it seems as the days go on.

One thing she can have that no one else can say they possess is the fastest song to a billion streams on Spotify. While she did not accomplish this feat on her own, Latto deserves just as much credit for it. The Atlanta-raised artist teamed up with BTS superstar, Jung Kook, for “Seven.” It took the crossover duo only three and a half months. Latto was extremely thankful for the opportunity for a lot of reasons.

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Latto Is Oozing Confidence

 
 
 
 
 
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After all of this success, at such a young age as well, she has every right to feel confident in her abilities. That is what she expressed in a recent feature interview with XXL. “Am I the First Lady of Atlanta? I do feel like I’m the frontrunner for female rap in Atlanta. I will say that. I agree with it. Yeah, I think I am.” However, she still remained humble. “I think there’s a lot more work to be done for it to be cemented. There’s definitely a lot more work.” Congratulations to Latto on all of her success, she is going to be around for a long time.

What are your initial thoughts on Latto stating that she is the best female rapper from Atlanta? Is she the best female rapper going right now? What songs do you like the most by here? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Latto, as well as everything else going on around the music world.

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21 Savage Kicks Off First European Tour With Sold-Out Paris Show

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21 Savage is officially taking his superstar status internationally for the first time. It’s a celebration of his permanent status as a legal resident of the United States, which was announced earlier this year. Savage was famously arrested by ICE in 2019. The move shocked many fans as almost nobody knew at the time that he was originally born in the UK. Now after dealing with his citizenship proceedings for years he’s finally able to tour Europe.

The tour is now officially under way following the first show last night. The show saw 21 Savage making his debut in Paris with a sold out show at Zenith. The night was packed full of guest performers and netted great reviews online from hundreds of fans in attendance. He’s set to play seven more shows in five different countries stretching out until the end of the month. Check out a clip from last night’s Paris show below.

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21 Savage’s Europe Tour Is Underway

21 Savage spent the past few months traveling across America with Drake on the “It’s All A Blur” tour. The two teamed up for a collaborative project called Her Loss last year that spawned smash hits like “Rich Flex” and “Spin Bout U.” Now, the album broke a pretty major record. It officially passed Kanye West and Jay-Z’s Watch the Throne to become the most-streamed collaborative rap album on Spotify.

Earlier this month, rumors that have been swirling all year began to re-emerge. Many fans have speculated that 21 Savage and Latto could be dating. The pair collaborated on a song last year and internet sleuths think they can prove they’ve been hanging out. Latto continues to post teases about her mystery man and 21 Savage is the one most fans online have singled out as the most likely. What do you think of 21 Savage making his Paris debut and kicking off his European tour? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Coi Leray Addresses Latto Mentioning Her In Her Song, Says Black Women Need To Come Together

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In a recent interview with Angie Martinez, Coi Leray candidly opened up about her feelings regarding a mention in a song by fellow artist Latto. Leray expressed that the lyric “blunt big as Coi Leray” never sat right with her, shedding light on her perspective on body image, the impact of influential figures in the industry, and the importance of unity among black women. During the interview, Leray made it clear that she felt uncomfortable with the specific mention of her body in Latto’s song. “Nobody should be mentioning my body,” she asserted, emphasizing her belief in the necessity of solidarity among black women in the industry. Leray went on to highlight the shared struggle for positive representation and body positivity, drawing parallels to the challenges faced by herself and artists like Lizzo.

Coi Leray instead argued that the lyric created divide rather than unity. “As black women in the industry, the only way that the world is gonna go round the way we want it to, is if we come together,” she declared passionately. Leray highlighted the need for artists to be mindful of the impact their words can have on impressionable audiences, especially when it comes to matters of body image. “You can talk about my body,” she continued. “But when its coming from somebody who a lot of little girls look up to, a lot of people highly respect … then it’s like, no.”

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Coi Leray Wants To Promote Body Positivity

The interview revealed Leray’s frustration with the lyrics. This isn’t the first time she’s spoken on it either. “It’s not a sensitive conversation,” Coi Leray told Ebro on Apple Music in June. “I feel like it wasn’t more about the body, it was more of mentioning my name. I’m about positivity. For real. And I wasn’t sure where it was coming from. And not only that, I feel like the problem with our community today is we be so quick to try to change things but we don’t do nothing to actually change anything.”

People in the comments of the video came to Leray’s defense, while others criticized her even more. “Oh girl go cry a river 🤦🏾‍♀️ maybe it’s her comprehension skills cuz what latto said was a compliment, be serious,” one person said. “Coi, she literally said it wassnt a diss. Stop trying to make beef happen so bad..” another commented. “I thought Big as Coi Leray, meant like her as a trendsetter or artist. I never thought she was talking about her body. But I’m old school,” another chimed in. Regardless, Coi feels how she feels about the situation. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!

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“The Rap Game” Season 1 Stars: Where Are They Now?

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The Rap Game is a reality TV show involving multiple contestants between 12 and 16 who want to become rappers. Premiering in January 2016, the show ran for five seasons and ended in 2019. In that time, it has brought multiple young rappers to the limelight. The Rap Game aims to teach and show young, aspiring rappers what it takes to become a part of the budding industry. These young talents learn various skills related to rapping and singing. Additionally, they also get to learn from already established acts in the industry, as several visitors come to the house where they are camped. Finally, the winner is offered a contract with So So Def Recordings, the record label of the show’s executive producer, Jermaine Dupri. But how well do The Rap Game contestants fare after the show? Here’s the rundown of what the contestants of the first-ever season are up to these days. 

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Latto (Alyssa Michael Stephens) 

Miss Mulatto was the first-ever winner of The Rap Game, but she rejected the contract with Jermaine Dupri. In an interview with Vlad TV, she shared that the offer “wasn’t enough money.” She later changed her name to Mulatto, and then to Latto after the public criticized the derogatory meaning surrounding the term, “Mulatto.” Since winning the show in 2016, Latto has evidently risen to great success. The award-winning rapper immediately released her first mixtape, MulaMob, after she won The Rap Game.

Soon after, Latto received her first record deal, and in 2020, released her debut studio album, Queen Of Da South. She became even more popular after releasing the hit single, “Big Energy” in 2021. The track reached the third spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Song of the Year at the BET Awards in 2022. Latto also reached the top spot on the Hot 100 following her song with BTS member Jungkook. At the 2023 Grammy Awards, she was nominated for Best New Artist. 

Lil Niqo (Niqoles Heard)

Lil Niqo gained national attention since his time on The Rap Game. However, since the show’s conclusion, he’s continued to perfect his craft. His social media pages reveal that he’s still actively releasing music. In 2022, Lil Niqo released an EP titled Lazer Focus. Months before, he dropped a short three-song pack titled Wait Is Over, which includes “20 P’s,” “Rah Rah,” and “While We Young.” 

Supa Peach (Peach Aamonie Valero) 

Like Lil Niqo, Supa Peach has continued to release music since season 1 of The Rap Game ended years ago. The rapper has almost 500k subscribers on her YouTube channel and continues to share her music on the platform. She’s also very active on Instagram, often uploading music video snippets and communicating with her fans through the social media site.

Supa Peach has released many singles over the years. In late October, she released “Hit You Different,” a follow-up to “Say Sum Else,” a song that marked her return after a brief hiatus in 2022. Supa Peach is still only 20 years old and has a long career ahead of her as a rapper. 

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Young Lyric (Lyric Michell Ragston)

Since the end of season 1 of The Rap Game, Young Lyric has maintained momentum, releasing back-to-back projects and singles. She already has six studio albums and, as a result, has achieved a lot more popularity. Her most recent album, Pretty And Highly Favored, is a collaborative project with Taylor McCants.

Young Lyric now has over 2 million followers on Instagram. Furthermore, her music has millions of streams across streaming platforms. She is also in a relationship with professional fighter Shakur Stevenson. The pair got engaged in 2022, and they share a child together. 

Lil Poopy (Luis Rivera Jr.)

Lil Poopy has been rapping for more than a decade now. When he was nine, he had already gained notoriety for being in music videos that seemed inappropriate for his age. Not long after these events, he became a contestant on The Rap Game. Evidently, the reality competition show made him even more famous. However, unlike his other co-stars, Lil Poopy has not put out a lot of music since 2016. The 20-year-old often communicates through his fans through his Instagram page, posting videos of himself freestyling and rocking designer outfits. He also participates in challenges and keeps in touch with his peers in the industry. 

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Are Latto & 21 Savage Dating? Rap Diva Continues To Drop Hints About Her Mystery Man

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When it comes to her feelings about other women in the music industry, Latto isn’t one to hold back on expressing herself. In the world of romance, however, the blonde beauty has been dropping hints that she’s happily in a relationship for some time now. There are theories as to who the Atlanta-based rap diva is spending her free time with, including Future and 21 Savage, but for the most part, Latto has played coy about revealing his identity to the public. Instead, she chooses to show off the lavish treatment her other half bestows on her. He once even sent a private jet to come pick her up, just because he was missing her presence.

Amid yet another cuffing season, the 777 hitmaker is keeping booked and busy with live performances, one of which saw her seemingly drop a hint about her lover. According to some internet sleuths, Latto’s onstage behaviour proves that she and 21 are romantically bonded, despite him being a married father of two. While she doesn’t say much directly, the reality star does say “Thank you to my man” into her microphone in the clip below, recreating her viral TikTok audio.

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Latto is Still Playing Coy About Her Love Life

 
 
 
 
 
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That on its own doesn’t tell us much, but because her DJ began playing Young Nudy and Savage’s “Peaches & Eggplants” collab as soon as she said it, some think this was Latto’s playful way of subtly shouting out the “Cash In Cash Out” artist. As the song continued to blare over the speakers, Latto returned to her usual twerking antics, much to the crowd’s pleasure.

Regardless if 21 Savage and Latto are boo’d up or not, the rap diva has made it clear that the man who’s in her life has no problem with the sexy photos she often shares on social media. Read his reaction to some of her latest thirst traps at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Latto And Jung Kook’s “Seven” Is Now The Quickest Song To Eclipse One Billion Streams On Spotify

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Latto’s rise within the hip-hop industry has been truly incredible to witness. She is undoubtedly one of the top candidates for rap MVP for 2023. Currently, she sits at right under 31 million monthly Spotify listeners, and for good reason. Her biggest hits are globally popular. “Big Energy,” while released in 2021, is still one of the hottest singles two years later with over 287 million plays. In addition, the track also peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2022. Now, though, she can say she has the fastest song to reach one billion plays on her resume.

According to HipHopDX and Chart Data, the Georgia rapper’s guest appearance on Jung Kook’s track, “Seven,” is now over the one billion mark. While that is impressive, what is even more eye-popping is the record-breaking speed at which it reached it. Only three and a half months went by before it went over eight digits.

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Revisit “Seven” From Jung Kook And Latto

On top of the success on the streaming platform, the music video for “Seven” is also going strong. It has over 267 million views on YouTube in the same amount of time. Besides the crossover success with the BTS star, Latto, Mike WiLL Made-It and Swae Lee partnered with the NBA to bring a theme song for the 2023-2024 season. Latto’s “Big Energy” cannot be contained and will not be for quite some time.

What are your initial thoughts on Latto and Jung Kook having the fastest song to reach one billion streams with “Seven?” Is this record still in your rotation? Is Latto the rap MVP of 2023? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Latto, as well as everything else going on around the music world.

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Jung Kook and Latto’s “Seven” is the Fastest Single in Spotify History to Have One Billion Streams

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Latto Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with Feature on Jung Kook's "Seven"

Latto is officially a part of the fastest single to hit a billion streams in Spotify history. Latto joined Jung Kook on the “Seven” single earlier this year, which racked up a billion plays faster than any song ever. It only took just over three months.

Latto notched the first No. 1 single placement for Hip-Hop in 2023. Latto‘s collaboration with Jung Kook, “Seven,” lands at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in July, making her the first rapper to get to that position in 2023. It is the first No. 1 of Latto’s career.

Latto celebrated the achievement on her Instagram story: “Oop am I a bora girl now? 🙈 Forever grateful!! Thanks JK for trusting me! Armypots up +10000.”

Jung Kook is a K-pop star and a member of the group BTS. The single is believed to be the first from his forthcoming album.

“Seven” also topped the global Spotify chart in July with 10.937 million streams.

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Snoop Dogg & Latto Discuss Female Rap In Candid Conversation

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Snoop Dogg and Latto recently engaged in a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of female hip-hop during their cover shoot for Rolling Stone. They shared their perspectives on the increased prominence of female rappers in the industry, with Snoop cautioning the 777 artist about the potential pitfalls of rap beef.  ‘Musicians on Musicians’ Snoop […]

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