Latto surprised students at PS 369 in the Bronx with an unforgettable rap masterclass that turned a classroom into a recording studio.
The Grammy-nominated rapper taught third graders the fundamentals of freestyle rap, songwriting, and self-expression while filming a music video for a remix of her song “Mama.” The Celebrity Substitute episode showcased Latto’s passion for Hip-Hop education and her commitment to showing young people that rap is a legitimate art form. Latto’s new album Big Mama served as inspiration for the lesson. The project, released while she was pregnant with her daughter, explores motherhood and personal growth.
The lesson culminated in a performance of the “Mama” remix, with students and Latto performing together in the school’s auditorium. The school also received a major upgrade, with Amazon providing new lighting, a wireless sound system, and professional audio-visual equipment to support the arts program and future performances.
