Latto is Afraid Eminem Thinks He’s Awkward About Their Totally Failed First Meeting!

Kapanlagi.com - Latto, one of the big stars in the world of rap and hip-hop, still feels nervous about the impression he left on Eminem. In an interview with Jennifer Hudson on The Jennifer Hudson Show on December 4, Latto (25) shared his experience meeting the legendary 52-year-old rapper. Unfortunately, the meeting did not go as he had hoped.

When Jennifer Hudson (43) asked about his impressions when Eminem was a guest judge in the second season of the Netflix music competition show, Rhythm + Flow, Latto admitted he was very "surprised and nervous." That moment really left a mark on his heart and made him continually wonder what Eminem thinks of him.

1. Latto Feels Awkward Meeting Eminem

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Latto admitted that her moment of meeting Eminem made her feel awkward. In an interview, she recounted her reaction when Eminem revealed that he was a fan of Latto's music. "I immediately thought, 'Oh no, he must think I'm weird.' I could only say, 'Gah, thank you!' because I really didn't know what to say," said the singer of Big Mama.

Latto also shared that her father is a huge Eminem fan, making the meeting a very meaningful moment for her. "My dad listened to Eminem a lot when I was little; he might be my dad's favorite rapper. So, I was like, 'No way, are you serious?' And he said, 'Yes.' I even asked for a photo, and he agreed. But I'm sure he thought I was super awkward," she joked.

2. Proud to Be a Mentor on 'RHYTM + FLOW'

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As one of the three permanent judges on Rhythm + Flow alongside Ludacris and DJ Khaled, Latto explained that the show gives her the opportunity to mentor young rappers who are just starting their careers. This experience is very meaningful to her because she did not always receive similar guidance before becoming famous.

This Grammy-nominated rapper for 2025 also shared how being a judge on the show reignited her passion. After releasing her third album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, last August, Latto feels her role on Rhythm + Flow reminds her of the early days of her struggles in the music world.

Although she previously won the first season of The Rap Game in 2016, Latto emphasizes that she remains a true musician. "I always say, 'I'm a rapper, I make music. I'm not a reality TV star,' " she firmly told Jennifer Hudson.

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