Latto Faces Off Against "Big Energy" Critics: "A B*tch Show Versatility"

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People have been targeting the rapper for switching things up in the song's music video. Meanwhile, Latto explains sliding in Doja Cats DMs.

Her fans are reveling in her "Big Energy" single as the track seems to usher in a new season for the rapper. After dropping her "Mulatto" moniker following years of controversy, Big Latto stepped out earlier this year and announced she switched things up. What has followed has been a lottery-centered persona, and on "Big Energy," Latto showed that she has mainstream appeal.

She didn't stray from her explicit bars and sexual overtones, but Latto did show off more of a Pop-ish music video where she showcased her best choreography. While she is ready to evolve as an artist, not everyone is feeling the change.

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On Friday (September 24), Latto addressed her critics on Twitter. "A b*tch rap and y’all beg me to 'switch it up'.. a b*tch show versatility now it’s 'why she singing' 'why she dancing' & I’m 'tryna be like' somebody else." You can't win with everyone.

Elsewhere, she answered fans' questions and revealed that she would love to record a song with Cardi or Doja Cat. Of the latter, Latto revealed that she slid in the Planet Her hitmaker's DMs in hopes of snagging a collaboration. Check it out below.

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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.