Latto Names Original “Big Momma” Lil Kim As The GOAT Female Rapper

Latto names Lil Kim as one of the greatest to ever pick up the mic during a new conversation with her sister, Brooklyn Nikole. Appearing on Complex ‘s GOAT Talk digital series, the two ladies are prompted to name their GOAT female rapper.

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“You,” starts Brooklyn Nikole, naming her sister as her favorite. “I’m not even gon’ lie, I have to say you. Not even being biased. I listen to you the most. You be on my top.”

“I am the GOAT tho,” Latto laughs in response. “I’m my GOAT, and that’s all that matters. But like, the GOAT is Lil’ Kim, for sure. [A] fashion icon, [with] timeless music, timeless looks, gon’ forever be a staple, in not only rap, but female rap.”

She continued, “And she the GOAT because she is a queen for real, like off camera, she a queen… I love her, and she ‘Big Mama,’ too. It’s just a ‘Big Momma’ thing,” referencing the rap veteran’s 1996 track featuring JAY-Z and her own newly-cemented nickname.

The “Georgia Peach” rapper previously explained how the Brooklyn rapper was not the direct influence for her adopting the term.

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“I swear to God, no!” she laughed with Billboard when asked about the connection. “[My producers] reminded me of that and I was like, ‘Oh, sh*t. I hope [she] don’t take that as offensive, like I’m tryna run off with her swag.’ But I spell mine different. And Kim love me down. Me and Kim like this. ( Crosses fingers .) That’s my bi**h. I don’t even think it’s like a Kim or Latto thing. It’s just a female’s bossed-up version of herself.”

The 25-year-old named Lil Kim, as well as Mariah Carey and Beyoncé as aesthetic inspirations for her latest album Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Released earlier this month, the 17-track project features Ciara, Mariah The Scientist, Megan Thee Stallion, Teezo Touchdown, Hunxho, and Young Nudy.

An additional extended version of SH*T adds five additional songs, the viral “Chicken Grease” which samples T.I.’s “24’s,” the previously released “Put It On Da Floor,” “Put It On Da Floor Again” remix featuring Cardi B, as well as “Sunday Service” and the remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Flo Milli.

Watch the full episode of GOAT Talk featuring Latto and Brooklyn Nikole below.

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