Latto Praises Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, Defends Herself Against Critics

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She made it clear that whatever "beef" that may exist has nothing to do with her and she can show love to the both of them.

We somehow live in a world where artists aren't able to express adoration for those that they admire without fans attempting to egg on a Rap beef. Earlier today (November 19) the Bruised soundtrack was released featuring some of today's hottest women in Rap. Halle Berry, who directed and stars in the Netflix film, partnered with Cardi B to co-executive produce the soundtrack that includes looks from City Girls, Saweetie, DreamDoll, and Latto.

Latto recently praised Cardi B for supporting her career by featuring her on the soundtrack as well as the "WAP" music video. After praising Cardi, Latto also shared a video where she called herself "Latto Minaj" while rapping along to her own lyrics. After receiving backlash, Latto reacted on Twitter.

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"Y'all are weird af lmao I thanked Cardi for what she's done for me & I said what I said [shrug emoji]!!" she wrote. "I've been very vocal about loving them both so suck my d*ck I'm fine without a ft I don't pay homage just to get a ft." She also added, "[Craying laughing eomji] Cause literally it's not that serious. I doubt Nicki & Cardi even care this much lmao. I luv them both & yes I'd love to collab w BOTH artists but I promise I'm not gone die if I don't get a feature from either of them."

"Sorry ima real b*tch 1st & they 'beef' don't concern me." Latto added that she wasn't addressing any particular fanbase but those who have a certain mindset about who she should and shouldn't speak about. Swipe below to read through the posts.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.