The GRAMMY Museum was thrilled to welcome GRAMMY Award-nominated Best Melodic Rap Performance artist Latto to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing her latest music, career, creative process, and more.
Three-time GRAMMY nominee and 2023 BET “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” winner Latto has been making waves since she was eight years old. In the past few years since signing to RCA Records, the ATL-based rapper has released multiple projects, including her critically acclaimed third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, her Gold album 777 and her debut studio album Queen of Da Souf. Sugar Honey Iced Tea made music history again for Latto. It solidified her as the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to ever have a #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart, debut or otherwise. The album also earned Big Mama a top 15 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, at #15. Overall, she is only the second female rapper in 2024 to have a #1 Rap Album debut and Top 15 Billboard 200 debut. Her 2022 album 777 debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top Rap Albums chart, followed by a U.S. tour. Latto made history as the first female rapper to have a #1 single on Pop, Rhythm, and Urban Radio with “Big Energy,” and became the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to receive Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications. She's earned accolades like Variety’s “Breakthrough Artist” and Billboard's Women in Music “Powerhouse Award.” In addition, she’s performed at major events like the iconic Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, AMAs, BBMAs, Fallon, Coachella and more. Beyond music, Latto loves to experiment with fashion. She has attended New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, and has graced covers like Cosmopolitan, Billboard and Rolling Stone. She’s also active in philanthropy through her foundation, Win Some Give Some, hosting events like “Christmas In Clayco” for families in need. A 2023 Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree, Latto continues to dominate, staying true to her Clayton County roots while pushing boundaries in music and beyond.