Latto Takes Covers XXL Magazine’s Winter 2023 Issue
Atlanta’s own, Latto, is capping off a year of triumphs by gracing the cover of XXL Magazine’s Winter 2023 issue. As a trailblazer for the next wave of female MCs, the 24-year-old rapper’s accomplishments and influence have made her a standout figure in the hip-hop scene.
Latto secured her spot as the first rapper in 2023 to conquer the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her feature on BTS star Jung Kook’s solo hit “Seven.” Beyond this chart-topping success, she has garnered accolades, landed brand deals, dropped hits like “Put It On Da Floor” and its Cardi B remix, and achieved numerous milestones throughout the year. In her interview with XXL, Latto proudly declares herself the “frontrunner for female rap in Atlanta” while discussing her broad impact beyond the city. She opens up about the challenges she faces as a woman in hip-hop, her choice to keep her personal life private, her experiences with beef, her ambition to launch a record label, her envisioned collaboration with André 3000, details about her upcoming album, and more.
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Recognizing Latto’s leadership in supporting other women in hip-hop, she spearheads the inaugural all-women XXL Cypher Lab. Presented by the Starz Original Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Latto collaborates with XXL to bring together Flo Milli, Monaleo, Maiya The Don, and Mello Buckzz for a lyrical showcase. The eagerly anticipated cypher is set to premiere on XXLmag.com on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
The Winter 2023 edition of XXL Magazine, featuring Latto on the cover, doesn’t stop there. The issue dives into conversations with industry heavyweights like Killer Mike, Sexyy Red, Flo Milli, DD Osama, Monaleo, Maiya The Don, Mello Buckzz, BigXthaPlug, Scar Lip, and more. Exclusive interviews with Fetty Wap, Quality Control Music’s Coach K and P discussing the label’s decade-long journey, and in-depth explorations of topics such as the prevalence of sampling in hip-hop in 2023, the state of hip-hop touring, and the highlights of hip-hop’s year-long 50th-anniversary celebration are also featured.
Read her full cover story interview on the XXL website for a comprehensive look into Latto’s journey and insights.
