Latto Claps Back At Critics For ‘P—-‘ Single That Addresses Roe V. Wade
Latto recently teased her upcoming single titled “P—-” which addresses The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in overturning Roe v. Wade. In the teaser for the new single, shots of abortion…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Latto performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)Latto recently teased her upcoming single titled "P----" which addresses The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in overturning Roe v. Wade.
In the teaser for the new single, shots of abortion rights protests are shown since the overturing of the ruling then it switches over to the new offering's artwork cover which features an animated version of a woman's body with her legs spread open in front of what seemingly resembles the U.S. Supreme Court in the background.
In the clip Latto raps, "How you ain't got a p----, but got opinions on p---- / That's p---- / My ovaries ain't for you to bully."
The rapper's new song has gotten some backlash from fans saying that the Georgia emcee is using the political movement for clout.
One user tweeted at her, "using serious issues to promote your song is wild…" She then respond, "I took my frustrations to the booth like a RAPPER & [I'm] using my platform to spread awareness."
She then reminded fans that she spoke about the overturning of the ruling when she accepted her BET Award for "Best New Artist."
Another user came for the rapper accusing her of using Roe v. Wade for "profit," Latto replied, "I actually am donating proceeds.. Yall be the same ones saying 'why u gotta post everything' if I do & assume I’m not doing it if I don’t post it lol however I AM using my power (platform) to make a change regardless shut yo fake woke a-- up what are YOU doing???"
"Y’all complain about female rap lacking substance but then say I’m 'capitalizing' when I speak on s--- [emojis] help me understand???," the Georgia native later tweeted.
"P----" comes out tomorrow, check out the teaser here.
Latto (formerly known as Mulatto), came onto the rap scene in 2015 when she was the inaugural winner of the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game. Since then, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Da Souf" has made her own lane. The Georgia native released her debut album Queen of Da Souf in 2020 where hits "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane and "B*tch From Da Souf" remix assisted by Saweetie and Trina stood out as fan favorites. In 2021, Latto received her first platinum hit and continues to link up on tracks with her peers.
Check out Latto's hottest hits ranked below:
10. "Nasty" Rich The Kid, Flo Milli, Latto, and Rubi Rose, Lucky 7, (2021)
Empire/ Rich Forever MusicLatto hops on "Nasty" by Rich The Kid featuring additionally Flo Milli and Rubi Rose. In the music video, Rich handles the hook, Latto follows with the first verse leading in Flo Milli and Rubi Rose. Latto's lyrics match the raunchy verses by her peers as they rap about all the "nasty" things they do in the bedroom. The music video is shot by multi-hyphenated artist Teyana "Spike Tee" Taylor.
9. "Sex Lies" ft. Lil Baby, 'Queen of Da Souf' (2020)
Streamcut Records/RCA Records"Sex Lies" is a slower sultrier track than expected from the "Queen of Da Souf." The song features fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby where they both rap about lies they tell in the bedroom. In the music video, Latto puts on a show hosted by DC YoungFly while Lil Baby and ex-girlfriend Jayda Cheaves take seductive polaroids in a private room.
8. "Do It" (Remix) Chloe Halle ft. Doja Cat, The City Girls, and Latto, Single, (2020)
Parkwood Entertainment/ColumbiaSister duo Chloe and Halle Bailey have rappers Doja Cat, The City Girls, and Latto to remix their lead single "Do It" on their 'Ungodly Hour' album. Latto ends the remixed version of the song rapping about her looks, "Nothin' about me basic/And my body stacked like my savings/Rappin' 'bout that p---- power got the whole game intimidated (Hah)."
7. "Bitter" Queen Naija ft. Latto, 'Missunderstood', (2020)
CapitolQueen Naija taps in Latto on her song "Bitter" from her debut album 'Missunderstood'. The R&B songstress sings about being "bitter" after a bad break-up while Latto slides on the track rapping about she's her only competition and that her new man sees her worth.
6. "Soufside", Single, (2021)
Streamcut Records/RCA RecordsIn "Soufside" Latto repeats "B----, I'm from the Southside" throughout the song rapping about her southern heritage. In the video, you see a cameo from R&B multi-platinum artist Monica who is also a Georgia native.
5. "The Biggest", Single, (2021)
Streamcut Records/RCA RecordsIn the song "The Biggest" Latto raps about fame and not letting others bully her into changing. "The Biggest" was released shortly after Latto's name change from Mullato where the rapper decided to switch up her moniker due to backlash, "Mulatto was a negative term that I was trying to make positive," the Georgia native told Billboard. "We’re gonna start positive, and I feel like that’s gonna bring that energy my way. I feel like, in a way, that could’ve been holding me back, and I don’t want to attach that to myself anymore…"
4. "Muwop" ft. Gucci Mane, 'Queen of Da Souf' (2020)
Streamcut Records/RCA Records"Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane is another hit from Latto peaking at 40 on the Billboard R&B Chart. The song samples "Freaky Gurl" by Gucci Mane, taking its instrumental and chorus. The video ends with a tribute to Breonna Taylor. The track went certified gold in 2021.
3. "Big Energy", Single, (2021)
Streamcut Records/RCA RecordsThis groovy hit is different from her previous tracks but the rapper honed into her talent and made it a hit. The Atlanta native told Essence that the song is simply about having high self-esteem and asserting courage. "It's basically just this confidence, this strong aura that no one can tell you, 'You not the s--t. You is the s--t,'" she told Essence. "It's about believing in yourself – how you walk, how you talk, just carrying yourself like the person that you believe you are." "Big Energy" is her second Billboard Hot 100 entry, following the 2019 single "B*tch From Da Souf," which peaked at #95.
2. "Go Crazy" (Remix) Chris Brown and Young Thug ft. Future, Lil Durk and Latto, Single (2021)
Chris Brown Entertainment/300 Entertainment/RCA RecordsThe original "Go Crazy" by Chris Brown Young Thug was a summer hit back in 2020 but in the upcoming year, Breezy and Slime tapped in Future, Lil Durk, and Latto on the remix. In the last line of Latto's verse following the theme of "going crazy" in the bedroom she raps, "Turn a one-night-stand into a happy home (Haha), on God." The remix didn't hit as big as the original but was still one of Latto's best guest verses to date.
1. "B*tch From Da Souf", Single (2019)
Streamcut Records/RCA Records"B*tch From Da Souf" is Latto's platinum hit that made her a household name. The song was released as a single in 2019 and was later added to the Georgia native's debut studio album 'Queen of Da Souf' with a remix featuring Saweetie and Trina. In the song, she raps about haters talking behind her back and her Georgia roots. "I run it up, they busy runnin' they mouth/I'm a real a--, rich a--, b---- from the South." The song hit #95 on the Billboard Hot 100, her first Hot 100 entry.
