ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 01: Latto attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/latto-fires-back-at-ice-spice-in-new-song-sunday-service">Latto</a> has announced that she will make history as the first female performer at Atlanta's 29th annual Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash. The "Lottery" rapper stopped by the radio station to share the news with her fans.
When asked if she felt pressure as the first woman to perform on the festival stage, she made it clear that she was totally unbothered: "It's pressure for them, not me."&nbsp;
The event will occur at the State Farm Arena on June 22. The rapper also noted that she has several special guests lined up to perform alongside her on the Hot 107.9 stage. "I'm bringing out hellaaaaaaa special guests," she wrote in a recent Instagram post.&nbsp;
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This upcoming show is another accomplishment the Grammy-nominated rapper can add to her ever-growing resume. In 2022, she was also awarded the key to her hometown of Clayton County, Georgia, and Dec.18 was declared "Latto Day."&nbsp;
Tickets are for the event are available right now via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00605CD1DC56C4">Ticketmaster</a>.&nbsp;

Latto Will Be The First Woman To Headline This Legendary Atlanta Festival 

Lil Wayne performs onstage during iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 on December 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for iHeartRadio )

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<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/lil-wayne-hot-speaks-on-hot-boys-reunion-tour">Lil Wayne</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/latto-fires-back-at-ice-spice-in-new-song-sunday-service">Latto</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/gucci-mane-interested-in-making-country-music-and-seeks-help-from-fans">Gucci Mane</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/summer-walker-and-lil-meech-spark-pregnancy-rumors">Summer Walker</a>, and more will headline the first-ever TwoGether Land Festival at Fair Park in Dallas this May.&nbsp;
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Live Nation Urban and One Music Fest present the South's newest expansion, proving that the region has something to say. The festival offers two days of music, togetherness, and cultural celebration. Following in the footsteps of the 100,000 attended ONE Musicfest, TwoGether Land will prove to be the Southwest's hottest destination event.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled about going to Dallas for the inaugural TwoGether Land Festival,&rdquo; said J. Carter, ONE Musicfest Founder, in a press release. &ldquo;Continuing our motto of unity through music, the festival will be an unforgettable experience for our ever-growing community. We look forward to TwoGether Land becoming a must-attend event, much like ONE Musicfest.&rdquo;
The lineup features a combination of hip-hop's brightest stars and cultural podcasts. Among the headliners are <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jeezy-shuts-down-jeannie-mais-claims-that-she-found-out-about-divorce-same">Jeezy</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/mariah-the-scientist-receives-backlash-for-inmate-visitation-themed-photoshoot">Mariah The Scientist</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/ryan-leslie-kanye-west-schoolboy-q-tyla-more-new-music-you-might-have-missed">Tyla</a>, Key Glock, and Muni Long. The Podcast stage will feature live shows by Whoreible Decisions Podcast, hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, Angela Yee&rsquo;s Lip Service, and local podcasts, Real Lyfe Street Starz and The Smooth Vega Podcast. More acts are to be announced.&nbsp;
The festival will celebrate the illustrious history of Dallas hip-hop with performances by local stars Erica Banks, Big Tuck, Charlie Boy, Dorrough Music, and Yella Beezy. Local radio personality Hollywood Bay Bay will host an all-star set with surprise guests.
Lil Wayne&rsquo;s headlining performance arrives as he celebrates the 15th anniversary of his diamond-selling album, The Carter III. Released in 2008, the rapper&rsquo;s award-winning sixth album features classic songs such as &ldquo;Lollipop,&rdquo; &ldquo;A Milli,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Got Money.&rdquo;
TwoGether Land's music festival celebrates Black music's influence, creativity, and soul. Experience an extraordinary weekend that captures the heart of the Southwest. Tickets are available now.
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Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Latto, Summer Walker Set To Headline Inaugural TwoGether Land Fest

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Ice Spice speaks onstage during Best New Artist Showcase at the #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassador Brunch at GRAMMY House on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

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Ice Spice and Latto's beef has been brewing for a while, but now it seems things have bubbled over.&nbsp;
Rumors of tension between the pair have been circulating since <a href="https://uproxx.com/music/do-ice-spice-latto-have-beef/">last fall</a>. While it's unclear what initially sparked the issue between the rappers, the drama continues to catch the public's attention. Recently, Ice Spice took to social media to share her side of the situation. The Bronx native believes Latto intentionally shaded her by sharing a snippet of her new track with Atlanta rapper Anycia, "Back Outside." The short clip features Ice in the background on a television for her "Pretty Girl" video.
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In a live chat on X (formerly known as Twitter), Ice Spice said this reignited the tension between the two. "Why am I in the back of your weak a** snippet? I thought it was fake," she began. "I thought it had to be AI but no. Like be bold, but if you're going to talk about me, then talk about me. Why am I in the back of your weak a** snippet?"&nbsp;
Prior to this outburst, Ice Spice dropped off her latest single, "<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/candace-owens-says-ice-spices-new-song-fart-has-set-america-back">Think U The Sh*t (Fart)</a>" in which she rapped, "She all on the floor, told her get up (Get up)," &nbsp;an apparent shot at Latto and her hit track "Put It On Da Floor." As of today, the Grammy-nominated rapper has yet to respond to Ice Spice's recent comments or the new single. However, we can assume a response is surely on it's way.

Ice Spice Reignites Beef With Latto, Here's Why

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Rhythm + Flow is back.&nbsp;
Netflix's first-ever reality competition show announced its long-awaited return on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 18) with a trailer featuring new judges Ludacris, DJ Khaled, and Latto.
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The new trio will replace original judges <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/t-i-speaks-out-following-altercation-w-his-son-king-we-all-we-got">T.I.</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/cardi-b-spends-nye-with-offset-reveals-they-slept-together">Cardi B</a>, and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/chance-the-rapper-says-he-would-have-died-from-drugs-following-his-acid-rap-mixtape">Chance The Rapper</a>, and surprise judges will also appear on the show. Past surprise judges include <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/snoop-dogg-turns-down-opportunity-to-pull-that-thang-out-on-onlyfans">Snoop Dogg</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/fat-joe-cameos-in-new-jennifer-lopez-musical-this-is-me-now-watch-trailer">Fat Joe</a>, and the late <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/nipsey-hussles-murder-case-will-be-featured-on-a-tv-show">Nipsey Hussle</a>.
&ldquo;We are taking things up a notch with a new cast of global hitmakers in our judges and a new pool of undiscovered artists,&rdquo; said Brandon Riegg, VP of Nonfiction Series, Netflix. &ldquo;Hip-hop continues to evolve so it&rsquo;ll be thrilling to see Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled mentoring contestants during their journeys, along with legendary guest judges like Eminem providing their own brand of insight and advice.&rdquo;
Presently in production, the show scours the nation in search of unknown rappers to compete for $250,000 and the title of hip-hop's newest superstar. D-Smoke from Inglewood, California won the first season of the show in 2019. D-Smoke <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dsmoke7/">promoted the new season trailer</a> on his Instagram stories while shooting for Mayor of Kingstown.
The debut season conducted the search for contestants in Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, the executive producers of the show, talked about expanding in season 2 to keep up with the evolving hip-hop scene.
&ldquo;In this significant moment for the genre, the focus extends beyond the music alone,&rdquo; they said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeking unconventional voices and authentic stories that peel back layers and invite fans to immerse themselves in the contestants&rsquo; world as we spotlight the continually evolving spirit of hip-hop.&rdquo;
The show has gone international with adaptions in Italy and France. Season 2 is set for late 2024.
As a former winner of a hip-hop reality competition, Latto knows about coming up with your best verses when you are in the spotlight. She flexed her freestyle skills with Funk Flex in the Hot 97 studio in 2022. See why she is the biggest, below.&nbsp;
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Netflix Unveils Rhythm + Flow Season 2 Trailer with Ludacris, Latto, & DJ Khaled As New Judges

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Latto is the latest cover star of <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a44052137/latto-interview-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cosmopolitan's</a> Skin Issue.In the corresponding interview, the "Put It On Da Floor" rapper opens up about her romantic relationship, new album, working with Mariah Carey, and more. She even revealed her dreams outside of music. “I want to get in my acting bag, because I see myself going out like <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/rihanna-promises-fans-theyll-get-the-album-despite-her-pregnancy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rihanna</a>," Latto told the publication. "I don’t see myself doing music forever. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I’ve been doing it for so long already. Sometimes you just want more. I just did my first little acting gig the other day and I fell in love with that. I like more serious roles."Elsewhere in the conversation, Latto also admit that she wants to be a mom "so bad." "Let me tell you, I think moms are superheroes," she said, "Man, I literally idolize motherhood. Like, with Mother’s Day, I get all my friends that have kids, my grandmas, my aunties, cousins, anyone who’s a mom around me, I send them flowers and gifts. I don’t play. I send my assistant to Chanel to get, like, 10 bags for everybody I know. I’m obsessed. My TikTok algorithm is all moms talking about their experiences and packing like, 'Get ready with me.' Moms cleaning up after their kids. It’s so weird."She continued, "I’m not going to feel like I made it for real until I have my kids, I’m married, I just got my house out in the country, and I’m just ducked off with my little family."https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctth5kxr06c/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://www.instagram.com/reel/CttifipAFec/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Latto Says She Doesn't See Herself Doing Music Forever: 'I See Myself Going Out Like Rihanna'

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Social media seems to think 21 Savage and his rumored wife, Keyana, were spotted on a date.Keyana shared a picture of her drink and captioned it, "date night." In the background of the picture, you can seemingly see 21 Savage's cell phone. Take a look below.https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUw1dRM15P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==We previously reported that Latto seemingly has a tattoo of 21 Savage’s real name, Sheyaa, tatted behind her ear. The two have been a rumored couple for a while now,yet they have both equally denied those rumors on several occasions.21 Savage, on the other hand, has denied he is currently dating a celebrity. “I’ve been hot for a long time. I don’t do all the antics and sh*t. I don’t got a celebrity girlfriend,” he said while speaking on ClubHouse. He goes on to say he likes to keep a “lowkey” lifestyle. “I’m not finna be out everywhere, not dropping music every other week. I’m not going on live talking about sh*t every other week.”Latto has been keeping this mystery man in her life under wraps as well. She does have ever make it clear that she is well taken care of. After a fan questioned if she was getting the “bare Minium” in her relationship- she explained, “what’s bare minimum? The Lamborghini he bought? The pink corvette? The pink Richard Mill? 1 of my 20 birkins? Aint nun bare minimum bout my love life babe. Not to mention I GET THE D*CK TO MYSELF. But it’s his emotional support that do it for me! U hating from outside the club..”

21 Savage Seemingly Goes On A Date With His Wife Amid Latto Dating Rumors

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It's all love between Latto and Coi Leray after Coi have some choice words for the rapper.We <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/coi-leray-calls-latto-out-for-seemingly-body-shaming-her" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported</a> that Latto name-dropped Coi in a new song.“Smoking on that gas blunt big as Coi Leray/ Bitches like to run they mouth, but I’m the type to run a fade,” Latto raps on the new song. Coi caught wind of the lyrics and shared her thoughts via Twitter. “Latto bye [sleeping face emoji] here you go taking about my body,” Coi Leray wrote. “Please do not come on here and talk about nobody BODY. Lol like seriously . Out of all things . Lmaooo ya blunt my size ? Lmaooo this sh*t is never ending. These b*tches wanna be like the n-ggas so bad. Y’all wanna have rap beef SOOOOOO BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD [crying face emojis] … LITTLE MISS PRESSURE.”Latto cleared up those assumptions and responded to Coi while performing at Coachella over the weekend. While performing aforementioned song "On The Floor", Latto expresses, "aye, Coi, by the way, I love yo body, baby,” she said. In which Coi responded, "It was the diss record with my name on it that confused me. Much love to Latto! Appreciate the compliment.."Take a look below.https://twitter.com/coi_leray/status/1650352942611050497?s=20https://twitter.com/coi_leray/status/1650354027555868673?s=20

Latto Responds After Coi Leray Called Her Out For Seemingly Body Shaming Her

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Latto shuts down rumors that she's been a "mistress" for 3 years. While engaging in an back-and-forth with a fan page on Twitter, Latto makes it clear that not only is she not a mistress but in fact- her mystery man spoils her "to death." She expresses, "I whole a*s LIVE w my man Ion even CUM 2nd! Yall need to get off them tea pages & go touch grass! My privacy is driving u up a wall. The tweet continues, "mistress to who? Why they don’t see the cars, diamonds, etc? Cause yall know Im spoiled 2 DEA TH! Uon know me & Uon got it figured out like AT ALL..."The exchanges began after the fan page mocks Latto for celebrating an entry on the Billboard Hot 100 list. "Your first entry in a year.." the fan tweets, which Latto responds, "Your first- nvm.." That promoted the fan page to talk about Latto's relationship. "You want to talk about first like you haven’t been playing second as a mistress for 3 years.."https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1630392685327441922?s=20We previously reported that Latto shut down rumors that she and 21 Savage are dating. Yesterday (Feb. 26), the “Lottery” rapper posted a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@latto777/video/7204668921394253098?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok video</a>, showing off her “Soul Food Sunday” meal. One user asked, “did she actually say she’s with 21 [Savage]??” Latto responded, “No, I’ve said I’m not plenty [of] times.”

Latto Claps Back After Fans Speculate She's Been A Mistress For 3 Years

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After years of speculations, Latto continues to deny rumors that her and 21 Savage are a couple. Yesterday (Feb. 26), the “Lottery” rapper posted a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@latto777/video/7204668921394253098?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok video</a> showing herself cooking a “Soul Food Sunday” meal and many of the commenters assumed that Latto must have prepared the food for 21 Savage. One user directly asked, “Did she actually say she’s with 21 [Savage]??” Latto responded, “No, I’ve said I’m not plenty [of] times.”21 Savage also recently addressed the rumor during a conversation on Clubhouse last December. “I’ve been hot for a long time. I don’t do all the antics and s**t. I don’t got a celebrity girlfriend," the "Spin Bout U" hitmaker said. "I’m not fittna be out everywhere. I’m not dropping music every other week. I’m not going on [Instagram] Live talking about n**gas every other week.”Although both Atlanta-bred rappers have said their piece, the internet refuses to believe that there is no romantic connection between the two, especially when a photo of Latto apparently having the word “Sheyaa” <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/fans-suspect-latto-has-a-huge-tattoo-of-21-savages-real-name" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tattooed behind her ear</a> circulated the internet recently. Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph is 21 Savage’s birth name. The duo have collaborated on two singles including 2020 "Pull Up" from Latto's debut album, Queen of da Souf and 2022 "Wheelie."See related posts below:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpJ69FgOsJB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CoPz6StJ6bt/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=32cfe703-bed3-4ddf-8f95-9f9170eb0145

Latto Denies Relationship With 21 Savage Once Again

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The internet is going crazy over Latto's <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/latto-panties-ebay-sale-100k-bids" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USED</a> under garments.The debate began after fans noticed that Latto was pictured wearing the same underwear on two different occasions. "Can’t afford new panties?" asked a Twitter user, in which Latto responded, "Oh no, it’s the panty police..."https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1619821766737817602?s=20&t=MGG4UZh667-Sb6FBNvczSQLatto then shares a video of her underwear drawer which includes multiple pairs of the same aforementioned underwear's. “In light of my panty discrepancy yesterday, I’ve decided to give you guys an inside look on my panty drawer,” she said. “These are all my Target panties that caused such a discrepancy yesterday. $5 at Target, here’s the cheetah stash.”https://twitter.com/LattosDestiny/status/1620176893231378432?s=20&t=MGG4UZh667-Sb6FBNvczSQLatto jokes that she is going to wear the now infamous cheetah underwear and then sell it on eBay. The joke truthfully turned into a reality after the rapper put the undies on eBay starting at $0.99. “Latto’s everyday cheetah print panties,” the item’s description read. “Used. As seen on Latto multiple times.”Within a few hours, bidding had reached tens of thousands of dollars, even getting close to $100K after more than 100 bids.

Latto Sells Her 'Used' Panties Online, Bids Are Close To $100K

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in a recent interview with <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coi-leray-players-interview-1235205864/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard</a>, Coi Leroy spoke about hearing Latto's version to "Blick Blick" when it was leaked online."I had no clue that she cut that record." the "Players" hitmaker started.She also explained why allowing other writers into her creative process doesn’t bother her. "Because I don’t have to do nothing I don’t want to do. I kinda look at it like a collab. It’s like if Gucci or Moncler wanted me on the cover wearing their stuff, and I like the stuff, then if I don’t like it, I don’t have to wear it. It’s the same thing with that song." Coi Leray said. "If you play me a song and I think I could kill that s**t. I’ma businesswoman — not only am I talented, I’m also about my business. If that s**t’s a smash and I’m like, 'All right cool, let’s do it,' I have the option to change whatever I want in the song. I have the options to tweak or do whatever. Once you give me the song, you can’t tell me what to do. You could give me advice and I’ma cut it."The New Jesery rapper continued, "Even when we did '<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lil-kim-showed-coi-leray-and-nicki-minajs-new-song-blick-blick-some-love-online" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blick Blick</a>,' the hook was already cut and we did the verse together. That’s why the verses sound different. I heard <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lattos-big-energy-becomes-the-longest-charting-solo-female-rap-song-on-billboards-hot-100" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Latto’s</a> version and the verses sound different but the hook was there. A lot of great music hooks are written and I don’t know — it’s a formula. I’ve only been in the industry for four years, and now I’m at point where I feel like I’m breaking superstar status and I’m learning that formula. I’m gonna be at a point where I’m making those f**king songs for the biggest of the biggest just off the simple fact I learned the formula. I didn’t learn it on my own, I had to be in the studio with these other amazing creatives to be like, 'Alright, this is how this works.'"She added, "But if you put me in the studio with any one of these b**ches, I swear they’re not seeing me in any way. They’re not coming out with no hit. And I say that in the most humblest, friendliest, loving, and friendly competition way."

Coi Leray Responds To Latto's Leaked Version Of 'Blick Blick'

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Latto responds to claims that Lil Wayne denied her request to sample his 2008 hit single, "Lollipop."The 'Big Energy' rapper responded “POV: u don’t even have a song sampling lollipop,” Latto tweeted on Sunday.https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1584364339951448065?s=20&t=ISrGfDp92wjRbkHKps-BlgThe reports come on the heels of the online dispute<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/nicki-minaj-latto-get-into-a-war-of-words-on-twitter-a-breakdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Latto and Nicki Minaj had via Twitter</a>. The back and forth began after Nicki Minaj's hit single “Super Freaky Girl,” was moved from the rap category to pop at the Grammys ballet.“If ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is a pop song, what genre is ‘Big Energy?’” Nicki questioned. The war of words between the two rappers began after that.“I have no prob being moved out the RAP category as long as we r ALL being treated FAIRLY. If SFG has 2B moved out RAP then so does Big Energy! ANY1 who says diff is simply a Nicki hater or a troll. I’d actually LUV 2 c a more street record win- male OR female” tweets Nicki.https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1580703316073361408?s=20&t=nNsZKWEe2a6tNq652LF54g“Damn I can’t win for losing… all these awards/noms I can’t even celebrate,” Latto replies.https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580713652776116224?s=20&t=LcHT1HGwMZYxfeFPIYPGSg

Latto Responds To Rumors That Lil Wayne Denied Her Request To Sample 'Lollipop'

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Nicki Minaj clarifies what she meant after referring to Latto as a 'Karen' <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/nicki-minaj-latto-get-into-a-war-of-words-on-twitter-a-breakdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">during recent disagreement.</a>While going <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/nicki-minaj-latto-get-into-a-war-of-words-on-twitter-a-breakdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">back and forth online</a>, Nicki Minaj refers to Latto as a Karen. She says, “This Karen has probably mentioned my name in over 100 interviews. But today, scratch off decides to be silent; rather than speak up for the black woman she called her biggest inspiration.”Following her comments, Nicki clarifies what the term means to her. "Being a Karen is more about being manipulative and being passive aggressive,” Nicki began. "This is a great example if you think about it. [A person] knows that when those white police officers come, he gone arrest that Black man because there’s already a stereotype of the Black man. So, she can easily pretend to be innocent and sweet in front of the cop because she knows that cop don’t like that Black man either." Nicki continues, "If you knew you were lying on me, right, and then got me attacked while you played innocent, then that’s what a ‘Karen’ means. Goodness gracious. Papa Bear’s two years old and he can understand that.” Watch below.https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj16khUrauz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Nicki Minaj Explains Using The Term 'Karen' Following Feud With Latto

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<h4 id="h-another-day-another-back-and-forth-between-women-artists-this-time-it-s-nicki-minaj-and-latto-s-turn">Another day, another back and forth between women artists. This time it's Nicki Minaj and Latto's turn.</h4>The <a href="http://Twitter.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> world was lit on fire early Friday morning (Oct. 14), as Nicki Minaj and Latto got into it with a back and forth that included video clips and DM conversations. It all began after the <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/nicki-minaj-super-freaky-girl-grammys-pop-category-not-rap-2023-1235155936/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recording Academy’s rap committee</a> decided to move her latest single "Super Freaky Girl" out of the Rap Category in the Grammys, but instead will be considered under the pop category. The Rick James 1981 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYHxGBH6o4M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">single</a> "Super Freak" sampled track has spent eight weeks on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart as of this day. Following the reported decision, Nicki Minaj went on Instagram Live to discuss her displeasure with the decision with her fans on the platform. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjq9UP6PcQr/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjq95-Wreqm/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjq_3XAp-VU/Minaj then went on Twitter to express her displeasure, while comparing her track "Super Freaky Girl" to Latto's "Big Energy" which topped at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and also reached number one on the US <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Songs">Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Rap_Songs">Hot Rap Songs</a> charts, and included a remix from Mariah Carey. "I have no prob being moved out the RAP category as long as we r ALL being treated FAIRLY. If SFG has 2B moved out RAP then so does Big Energy! ANY1 who says diff is simply a Nicki hater or a troll. I’d actually LUV 2 c a more street record win- male OR female!"https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1580703316073361408?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-VlgThis resulted in a tweet from the self proclaimed "Queen of Da Souf", which sparked the back and forth. "Damn I can’t win for losing… all these awards/noms I can’t even celebrate," she wrote. The nominations she addresses are of 3 American Music Awards that was recently announced.https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580713652776116224?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlg<h4>The two traded tweets soon afterwards addressing alleged subliminal tweets, and comments against each other. Nicki Minaj afterward deleted her tweets and replies to the rapper. </h4>https://www.instagram.com/p/CjrXInoLUTZ/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580750055526436864?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580759764761726977?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjreYEQuGme/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580766670687125504?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-VlgThis then resulted in Nicki Minaj starting to discuss recent private direct messages in which the Atlanta native asked the Queens native to jump on a feature in one of her songs, including "Big Energy".https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580766670687125504?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjrhiPOOV2P/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580768169253183489?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580770410068484097?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580772068836012032?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cjre_HwO2Ra/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580773857144602624?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cjrm2SeOA2f/Then the conversation suddenly took a darker turn when it comes to rape. Minaj's brother Jelani Maraj is currently awaiting trial after being charged with predatory sex assault against a child, and course of sexual conduct and acting in a manner likely to injure a child for alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old. He has pleaded not guilty. Minaj is also married to Kenneth Petty who was convicted of attempted rape in 1995, and recently found legal trouble after failing to register as a sex offender after moving to another state. https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580777947396382720?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cjrn0YyOcz_/https://www.instagram.com/p/CjroPA2OxP1/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjre_HwO2Ra/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580785678199455744?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580782479392182274?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580778647186599936?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-Vlghttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cjrpm75O-84/https://www.instagram.com/p/CjrqQ0Du6oS/https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1580819498331869185?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-VlgThis resulted in Latto releasing parts of her conversation with Nicki Minaj on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1580834962839781376?s=20&t=1TO06BBowOncCJCWH0-VlgNicki Minaj has been in the background in <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/beef-cardi-b-jt-trade-shots-online-heres-why" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">multiple back and forth's</a> in recent memory, more recently reengaging with Cardi B on Twitter following a back and forth between JT and the Bronx native. This was after a back and forth between <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/akbar-v-drops-off-cardi-b-diss-track-bothered-social-media-chimes-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Akbar V and Cardi B</a> days before. The Grammys are set to release their nominations on November 15.

Nicki Minaj & Latto Get Into A War Of Words On Twitter: A Breakdown

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<a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/latto-freestyled-over-kodak-blacks-super-gremlin-twitter-went-nuts">Latto's</a> single "Big Energy" has become the longest charting rap song by a solo female artist in Billboard's Hot 100 history, surpassing Doja Cat's single "Need To Know.""Big Energy," which stayed on the charts for 49 weeks, was released in 2021 and appears on the Atlanta rapper's 2022 sophomore album, 777. It was also remixed by Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled in March. The single samples Tom Tom Club's 1981 single, "Genius Of Love," which is also sampled in Carey's 1995 single "Fantasy."https://twitter.com/chartdata/status/1577286162800148482?s=20&t=FfSG2ZCiJwGqyomkuTFt0g<a href="https://uproxx.com/music/latto-interview-cover-story/">In an interview with Uproxx</a> as the cover star last December, Latto said that she wanted to push herself, speaking on the release of "Big Energy." "I wanted to challenge myself. Honestly, when you’ve been rapping since eight years old, you got to find new inspiration and new sparks. I just wanted to try something different and I didn’t really give a f*ck whether people liked it or they didn’t because this was for me," the 23-year-old rapper said. "I know what I’m doing. So I was like, the go-hard Latto, heavy punchlines on a heavy 808 trapped out beat, that’s my pocket. I got that down pat. I can do that forever. I do that in my sleep. But, I don’t want to do that forever. I want to push myself and I want to be the biggest me I can be.""Big Energy" is currently nominated for Song of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, while her album 777 is nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year. The show is set to be aired tonight (Oct. 4). Latto is also currently on tour. She is the opening act on Lizzo's "Special Tour." The tour is set to end in November at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.