For Latto, one of the more amusing surprises of motherhood has been hearing the same observation over and over again. Since welcoming her daughter, the rapper says nearly everyone in her orbit has reached the same conclusion about the child’s appearance. During a recent interview with Monica for Essence, she revealed that friends, relatives, and fans alike are convinced the baby strongly resembles her father, 21 Savage.
The conversation offered a glimpse into a period of significant change for the Atlanta artist, whose fourth album, Big Mama, arrived just weeks after she embraced motherhood. While discussing her daughter, Latto joked that she has had little success arguing her side of the family’s case. As far as most people are concerned, she said, the resemblance is impossible to miss.
“That just be pissing me off ‘cause I’m the one carrying her,” Latto joked. “And that’s my little girl. But I will say she’s got my dimple. She got my curls–curly girly. That’s about it right now. Definitely look like her daddy.”
A Playful Prediction From Her Father, Now Echoed in Humor and Hesitation
Physical features, however, are not the only similarities Latto believes may be emerging. She laughed while describing her daughter as surprisingly expressive, joking that the baby already seems eager to have her own opinions. The moment brought to mind advice her father shared before the child was born, a prediction that now feels a little more relevant.
“And my daddy told me, he was like, ‘Dang, I really wanted you to have a boy, but it makes sense ‘cause she going to be your karma,’” Latto said. “And if that’s the case, just pray for me ‘cause I wasn’t the easiest out of the two.”
The arrival of the baby represents a new milestone for both parents. It is Latto’s first child and the fourth for 21 Savage, who also has two sons with Keyanna Joseph and a daughter from a previous relationship. As she continues balancing family life and a busy music career, Latto has gradually shared more about that experience, including recently stating in an interview that Joseph and 21 Savage are no longer married.
