Latto, born as Alyssa Michelle Stephens, is a well-known American rapper and singer. She came to the public light in 2016 while appearing on Jermaine Dupri’s reality TV series, The Rap Game. She gained prominence when she released her 2019 single, Bitch from da Souf. Some of her other notable songs over the years include Put It On The Floor Again, Muwop, and He Say She Say, among others.
At present, Latto has been grabbing headlines for hinting at retiring from music. Many believe that it could also be a temporary break to focus on her pregnancy, as she is reportedly expecting her first child with 21 Savage. If you are curious to learn more about them, here’s everything we know about Latto and 21 Savage’s relationship.
Latto and 21 Savage first connected on Pull Up
It was in August 2020 when Latto and 21 Savage collaborated for the first time on the song, Pull Up. For those unaware, the song is part of Latto’s album, Queen of the Souf, and offers a glimpse of what’s to come between the duo.
Latto and 21 Savage reportedly went on a trip together
Just a few months after their first collaboration, rumours began swirling that Latto and 21 Savage had gone on a trip together. The speculations began when eagle-eyed fans noticed both rappers posting pictures of similar locations on their social media. According to fan theories, they went on a vacation to Puerto Rico to celebrate Latto’s birthday.
Fans noticed 21 Savage’s shadow in Latto’s vacation photos
The internet sleuths did not just stop at the fact that Latto and 21 Savage were allegedly in the same location. In April 2021, they stumbled upon another significant clue when Latto decided to post another picture from the vacation on her Instagram handle. Many noticed that there was a shadow of a man clicking her photo, who fans claimed belonged to none other than 21 Savage. It is worth noting that despite the constant online chatter, both Latto and 21 maintained a dignified silence on the rumours.
Latto and 21 Savage team up for the second time, collaborating on Wheelie
Come March 2022, the rumoured couple themselves added fuel to the fire when they released their second collaboration titled Wheelie. Once again, the single featured on Latto’s album, which is called 777. The song highlighted the insane in-studio chemistry between Latto and 21 Savage. Opening up about the same in an interview with Apple, Latto said:
“[21 Savage and I] already had a relationship because of my previous album. We had a song called ‘Pull Up’. When I heard ‘Wheelie’, after I did the first verse, I’m like, ‘I don’t even want to do the second verse,’ so I’m thinking of people that would be perfect for that sound. It reminded me of ‘Pull Up’, as far as that sticky, choppy, catchy flow. He put the second verse on there, sent it right back. That’s Atlanta culture, strip-club culture—that’s the ratchet song, the turn-up song on the album.”
21 Savage vehemently denies having a “celebrity relationship”
Interestingly, in December 2022, 21 Savage denied being in a “celebrity relationship,” possibly to put an end to all the romance speculations about him and Latto. While appearing on Clubhouse, he said, “I’ve been hot for a long time, I don’t do antics and shit. I don’t got a celebrity girlfriend.”
Latto tattoos 21 Savage’s government name behind her ear
In February 2023, Latto sent the internet buzzing when she revealed a new tattoo behind her ear, spelt ‘Shéyaa.’ Written in red, fans soon realised that it was actually 21 Savage’s legal first name. What made things even more interesting was that, later, some fans spotted a similar red tattoo behind 21 Savage’s ear, but it was spelt ‘Alyssa,’ which is Latto’s government name.
Latto’s Sims character gets pregnant by someone resembling 21 Savage
Latto is well known for being an avid video player. In May 2024, she showed off her affinity for The Sims by posting a screenshot of her character giving birth at home. What quickly caught fans’ attention was that the male figure resembled 21 Savage. This sparked some hilarious discourse online.
Latto shuts down relationship rumours by saying that it’s “nobody’s business”
While promoting her album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Latto sat down for an interview with Apple Music on August 24. Here, she took the opportunity to shut down all those people who were overly curious about her relationship status. She said, “It ain’t really nobody’s business. Like, listen to the music, and you’ll know what you need to know.”
Latto confirms her relationship with 21 Savage
In September 2025, while Latto was out in New York City, TMZ caught up with the rapper for a brief interview. She bragged about how she was heading to dinner with her “husband.” When the publication asked her if she was tired of the rumours constantly circulating about her and 21 Savage, she responded with, “No. My man, my man, my man!”
Latto reveals her pregnancy news in the MV of her single, Business & Personal
After Latto teased a new era on March 19, 2026, she released her new single, Business & Personal. At the same time, she also left fans stunned by announcing her pregnancy news. In the song’s music video, which pays homage to her motherhood journey, Latto flaunts her baby bump and also allegedly showcases the hand of 21 Savage.
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