Latto hyperlinks up with Playboi Carti for the “Blick Sum” music video, including a brand new verse from Carti to the monitor.
Shared on Monday (Jan. 27) the Hidji World and Gunner Stahl-directed clip, shot in Atlanta, options appearances from Latto’s sister Brooklyn Nikole, and a couple of Chainz.
In the video, dancers flex their technical abilities, performing stunts on a Merry-Go-Round flaunting their curves in bodysuits, tights, and ski masks. Latto herself raps, “That gangster sh*t, it flip me on,” in a bikini and lavish fur coat.
“Blick Sum” was initially featured on Latto’s third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which was launched in August 2024. The authentic model of the flirtatious track didn’t embody Playboi Carti, marking the first official collaboration between the two Atlanta-bred rap stars.
“Blick Sum” that includes Playboi Carti Single Artwork
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“I really feel like my complete profession has been that – rising pains – and other people telling me what I ought to and shouldn’t do,” detailed the 26-year-old to EBONY Magazine of her newest period.
“So many occasions, I might allow them to get in my head, like, ‘This not popping off quick sufficient’ or this particular person surpassed me. But you simply actually do must belief God’s plan and God’s timing as a result of, you understand, I’m so grateful for my journey now. I really feel like me having this sluggish and regular incline has been extra useful to me than simply blowing up tremendous quick after which setting this excessive tone that I’m without end gonna be chasing in my profession. You know what I’m saying? I’m grateful for the child steps.”
Latto attends Teen Vogue Summit 2024 at Nya Studios on November 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sugar Honey Iced Tea options Young Nudy, Hunxho, Coco Jones, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Mariah the Scientist, Teezo Touchdown, Cardi B, and Flo Milli throughout 21 tracks divided into two discs. She is presently nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards for “Big Mama,” the album’s third single.
“I believe ‘Big Mama’ has simply allowed me to only redeem myself, construct up my confidence to an all-time excessive, and simply have constructed this wall between me and outdoors commentary to the place it’s nothing you’ll be able to say that may make me really feel lower than myself,” defined Latto to EBONY.
Watch the “Blick Sum” video that includes Playboi Carti above and take a look at Sugar Honey Iced Tea beneath.
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