Latto Collab Criticism Leads "777" Artist To Speak Out

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Latto at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)
"I was an 'unknown artist' before and mfs acted too big for me," Latto replied to haters requesting she stop working with creatives who they aren't familiar with.

In terms of style, Latto faces accusations of "stealing" outfit ideas from Ice Spice and other rap divas. When it comes to her collaborative choices, however, the Atlanta-based lyricist is known for picking unique names and helping put them on the map. For her first release of 2023, she tapped LU KALA to join her for the Dr. Luke-produced "Lottery," and after that, we heard her on Mello Buckzz's "Boom Pt. 2." Arguably her biggest joint track of the year was "Put It On Da Floor Again" with Cardi B. Her most recent arrival, "The Grinch Freestyle" in tandem with Luh Tyler, is helping to set the holiday spirit.

Before we move into 2024, hip-hop heads have made a special request for Latto – one she's not taking so kindly to. "@latto, girl, we love you, but you need to stop doing collabs with these unknown artists," one Twitter fan account wrote to the blonde beauty earlier this week. "Enough is enough, as fans we want to see you win and this will get you nowhere. A Latto feature is losing its value. No more BabyDrills, Luh Tylers..." they added.

Latto Defends Her Creative Decisions

"Y'all be getting besides y'all self," the "Wheelie" hitmaker wrote after she saw the OP. "Shawty from the South side and she hard [as f**k, I don't care] about [all of that]," Latto went on, seemingly sticking up for Anycia, who she has a track with coming soon. "I was an 'unknown artist' before and mfs acted too big for me. Stream when we drop 🤓."

As she moves into her 25th year of life, Latto is feeling more confident and secure in her skin than ever before. This was especially evident at her recent birthday party, where she boldly showed off her moves on the stripper pole. Check out videos from that at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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