American rapper and singer Alyssa Michelle Stephens, popularly known as Latto, has announced her retirement from music at just 27.
The Atlanta-born star said her forthcoming album, which is scheduled to arrive May 29, would be her last music project.
“5/29 My retirement album. Thank you for everything,” she wrote via her X, alarming her fans.
Latto became a rap sensation after winning the first season of the reality television series The Rap Game in 2016.
She gained prominence with the release of her 2019 single ‘Bitch from da Souf,’ which was certified double platinum by RIAA and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
Since then, she has scored multiple platinum and Billboard Hot 100 hits.
She has has won two BET Awards, a MTV Video Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Hip Hop Award, and two Grammy nominations.
Latto is yet to disclose the reason for her abrupt retirement from music despite concerns from fans.
