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YES, GIRL is back and the girls are talking. Our special Guest Editor Monica and Big Mama herself, Latto sit down for a conversation about motherhood, navigating postpartum, leaning on faith, protecting your peace, and embracing the changes that come with becoming a woman and a mother. It's real. It's vulnerable. Nothing is off limits as she reflects on her most personal chapter yet. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=SQJqc7…
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Cardi B, Doechii, Tems, Kehlani, And More Announced As First Performers For The 2026 BET Awards essence.com/entertainment/…
Let’s Go Track For Track! We’ve had “Big Mama” in constant rotation in the ESSENCE office, so our Guest Editor, Monica, asked Latto to take us through the songs on Big Mama, revealing the moments, memories, and mindset behind the music. Press play and hear what Big Mama has to say! Watch more if Yes, Girl at ESSENCE.com and ESSENCE.com Mag YouTube.
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Restored and Ready For It All. Motherhood changed everything. So did the conversations around it. In her ESSENCE digital cover story, Latto opens up about postpartum, leaning on her village, and learning to navigate one of life's biggest transitions in real time. “It's crazy because I was actually praying for a new motivation in life before I got pregnant. So 100 percent it motivated and inspired me in a whole different way. It unlocks a different version of yourself almost immediately." Read more from Latto's candid conversation with ESSENCE here: essence.com/of-the-essence…
The Credits: Photographer: @shamaal Talent: Big Mama @latto Stylists: Uma Natalia & Luca Marie @umanataliag @lucamarieg @umaluvintage Styling Assistant: Reagan Bailey @toxicbia Hair: Adrianna Profit @adriannaprofit Makeup: Big Mama @latto Production: @allworthypeople ESSENCE Editorial Director @ghostwritervic Content Operations Manager @shelbylnstewart VP, of Social & Special Projects @mentionme VP, Creative @praise_odg Visuals Director @hashtag_bre Art Director @so.lit Writer @shelbylnstewart Post Production: @alexhainer
Big Mama, for real! The title started as a declaration. A reminder that Latto was the boss. It was about power. But life has a funny way of expanding our definitions. Now, the rapper born Alyssa Stephens is stepping into a version of Big Mama she manifested before her own eyes. A mother. A protector. A woman balancing new life, new purpose, and a new perspective on what success really means. From navigating postpartum and protecting her daughter from the spotlight to discovering a deeper motivation in life and music, Latto is embracing every part of the journey. And this summer, she's bringing that energy to the ESSENCE Festival stage for her first performance since becoming a mom. I'm so grateful for my life,” she says, and you can hear the waterline rising in her voice. “I've reached a different peak of peace.” That last line could sound like surrender coming from someone else. For Latto, it’s freedom. Read Latto's ESSENCE digital cover story at the link in bio.
Everyone, say “thank you, Jordyn Woods!” Congratulations to the New York Knicks, who for the first time in 53 years, are the NBA Finals Champions once again, and we all know exactly why, Jordyn’s lucky bag. Congratulations to the entire city of New York, well deserved!
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