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Latto

Latto is an American rapper and singer from the Atlanta, Georgia area, professionally known as Latto and formerly as Mulatto.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Latto is an American rapper and singer from the Atlanta area. She rose to fame after winning The Rap Game in 2016 and later scored mainstream hits like 'Big Energy'.

Early life and background

Latto was born Alyssa Michelle Stephens on December 22, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area as a child and identifies Riverdale, Georgia, as her origin. She previously performed as Mulatto before changing her stage name to Latto in 2021.

Career milestones

Latto first gained attention winning The Rap Game in 2016. Her breakout came with the singles 'Bitch from da Souf' and the pop-rap crossover 'Big Energy'. She has since built a reputation for confident, Southern-inflected lyrics and streaming success.

Why she matters

Latto is one of the prominent young female rappers in the United States, noted for blending Southern rap with pop sensibilities. She has received award nominations and sustained media coverage, including in Canadian outlets, as part of the international hip-hop scene.

In short

  • Latto is the stage name of Alyssa Michelle Stephens, born 1998.
  • She won The Rap Game in 2016 and later scored hits with 'Big Energy' and 'Bitch from da Souf'.
  • She changed her stage name from Mulatto to Latto in 2021.
  • She is closely associated with Riverdale, Georgia, and the Atlanta rap scene.
Canadian angle

Latto is relevant to Canadian readers through her international pop and hip-hop profile, streaming-era popularity, and coverage by Canadian and global entertainment media.

Quick questions

Who is Latto?
Latto is an American rapper and singer whose birth name is Alyssa Michelle Stephens. She rose to prominence after winning The Rap Game in 2016 and later scored mainstream hits.
How old is Latto?
Latto was born on December 22, 1998, which makes her 27 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What songs is Latto known for?
She is best known for 'Big Energy' and 'Bitch from da Souf.' Those are the songs most commonly associated with her mainstream breakthrough.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latto
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, origin, stage name, career overview
  2. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267807/meet-rapper-latto-who-collaborated-bts-jungkook-and-has-secret-boyfriend
    Supports: Name change to Latto, Atlanta upbringing, age, career recognition
  3. Songfacts — https://www.songfacts.com/facts/latto
    Supports: "Bitch from da Souf", "Big Energy", birthday, career breakthrough
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/miss-mulatto.html
    Supports: Birth date and age reference, former name, biography details
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8071936/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, upbringing in Atlanta