Rapper Latto recently delighted fans with the announcement of her pregnancy alongside the reveal of her new album, *Big Mama*. The 27-year-old artist, whose real name is Alyssa Michelle Stephens, made the surprise announcement through her album cover and the music video for her latest single “Business & Personal,” which was released on 20 March.
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The album artwork for *Big Mama* features Latto playfully holding a baby cheetah while prominently displaying her bare baby bump. Dressed in a sheer cropped black top paired with a dramatic cape, she captioned the image, “BIG MAMA (the album) 5/29” and urged fans to check out her new music. The excitement did not stop there; she also dropped the music video for “Business & Personal,” showcasing tender moments that highlighted her pregnancy journey.
In the video, Latto confidently displays her growing belly while wearing a white lace bra and shorts. Playfully engaging with the camera, she raps, “Maybach that’s the Benz of the day, car seat, got a kid on the way.” A hand, presumed to be that of her partner, fellow rapper 21 Savage, makes a brief appearance as it rests on her belly, adding a personal touch to the video.
21 Savage, whose real name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, had been a source of speculation for years regarding their relationship. Latto confirmed their romance in September 2025, ending years of conjecture about their dating status. Reflecting on the numerous rumours surrounding them, Latto responded positively when asked if she was frustrated, stating, “No. My man, my man, my man.”
The pair first sparked dating rumours after their collaboration on the track “Pull Up” in December 2020, and a subsequent collaboration on “Wheelie” from her 2022 album *777* further fueled the speculation. Recently, fans noted she appeared to have gotten a new tattoo reading “Shéyaa” behind her ear, which many interpreted as a tribute to her partner.
In the music video for “Business & Personal,” Latto also included personal touches such as a scrapbook filled with significant mementoes, including a page with a positive pregnancy test. The page humorously noted, “I only took one test cuz I already knew what it was lol.” This candid approach to sharing her news has resonated strongly with fans.
On an Instagram Live session, Latto further embraced the moment by dancing to her new song, revealing more about her pregnancy. In a video teaser posted to social media, she playfully stated, “I ain’t go missing, I had to give y’all time to miss me.” This was accompanied by a visual of her nurturing a cheetah cub, reflecting her commitment to both her musical career and impending motherhood.
She conveyed her ambitions in her announcement, saying, “Before you run the game, you got to take baby steps to go the distance. Home to the studio, studio back home.” With her next album, she implied that the stakes were higher than ever, with motherhood adding a novel layer to her artistic journey.
As anticipation builds for the release of *Big Mama* on 29 May, Latto’s fans are eagerly awaiting both her new music and her journey as a first-time mother. The excitement surrounding her personal and professional developments has made her one of the most talked-about figures in the music industry at the moment.
With her heartfelt announcements and artistic showcases, Latto continues to captivate audiences, proving that she is not only an influential rapper but also someone who embraces significant life milestones with grace and authenticity.