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Latto Shares Video Appearing to Confirm First Child Birth and Album Release

Published 19 May 2026

The rapper Latto appears to have confirmed the birth of her first child through an emotional video posted to social media on Monday, May 18. The video documents her pregnancy journey from its earliest stages to the final weeks before delivery.

The compilation begins with Latto, at five weeks pregnant, revealing the news to her sister during a trip to Tokyo. It includes ultrasound scans, moments of sharing the news with close friends and family, and footage from a baby shower attended by celebrities including Usher, Sexyy Red, and WNBA star Angel Reese. The video culminates with audio that appears to be from a delivery room, where voices encourage her to push as medical monitors beep. Latto does not reveal the baby’s name, gender, or exact birth date in the footage.

The father is widely understood to be fellow rapper 21 Savage, whose presence is noted in several clips, including at the baby shower and during an ultrasound appointment. Their relationship, long subject to public speculation, was confirmed by Latto last September when she referred to him as her husband during an interview.

The announcement intertwines with a significant professional milestone. Latto stated in the...

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