Latto Performs Electrifying Medley of Three New Tracks at 2024 BET Awards
During her performance, ‘Big Energy’ singer, Latto, took the stage in comfort, laid out on a couch and wearing a gigantic fur coat. Opening her set, she introduced what appeared to be a new track, rapping about her struggles coming up in the rap world, all set to a crooning electric guitar. This heartfelt beginning captivated the audience, highlighting her journey and resilience.
“Knew I was destined to be somebody with diamonds and wealth,” Latto rapped during one line of the new track, as one of her backup dancers, wearing a long-sleeved black outfit, placed a glittering bracelet on her wrist. This symbolic gesture underscored her lyrics about overcoming challenges and achieving success.
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Another poignant lyric from the song included the line: “I’m just trying to sip a little wine in the rose garden,” at which point another dancer handed her an elegant glass of red wine. As she continued her new track, Latto rapped: “To the next girl with dreams of making some bold moves/The love they never showed me is love I’ll show you.” This message of empowerment and support for future generations resonated deeply with the audience.
Soon after, she transitioned into her newest song, ‘Big Mama’. Switching from the laid-back performance of her new song to a high-energy, sexy dance number with her backup dancers, Latto revealed a leopard-print two-piece outfit. Massive neon lights appeared behind her, spelling out the title of the track, creating a visually stunning effect. She ended the performance by mixing in her recent track, ‘Sunday Service’, leaving the crowd energised and applauding.
Latto is nominated for several awards at the 2024 BET Awards, including Best Collaboration for her work on Lola Brooke’s track ‘Don’t Play with It (Remix)’ with Yung Miami, as well as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. These nominations reflect her growing influence and success in the industry.
The Grammy nominee’s performance comes just days after the release of ‘Big Mama’, her first single from her upcoming album, ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’. This release marks another milestone in her career, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist.
Despite her thoughts on some of her earlier tracks, Latto has worked with major stars for musical collaborations in the past, including Mariah Carey and BTS’ Jung Kook. In an interview with CNN last year, she looked forward to the future after her star-studded collaborations, telling the outlet: “Once you work with Mariah Carey, anything is possible.”
She added, “I feel like anything is possible at this point. I’ll just be praying and working hard and it just kind of falls in my lap for real.” This optimism and dedication to her craft continue to drive her success.
-Sushmita Sarkar
