American rapper Latto first gained national attention when she won the first season of Jermaine Dupri’s reality show The Rap Game in 2016 at only 16 years old. She has since released multiple award-winning singles like “B**** from da Souf” and “Big Energy,” becoming the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to receive Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications.
@latto777 #merrychristmas ♬ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Michael Bublé
While much is known about Latto’s career and public persona, many fans are also curious about the woman behind her success: her mother, Misti Pitts. Who is Misti Pitts, and how is her relationship with Latto? We answer that and more in this article.
Who Is Misti Pitts?
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Misti Pitts (birth name Misti Jane Stephens) is best known as the mother of American rapper Latto, also known as Miss Mulatto. She was born in Ohio on December 29, 1982, making her 42 years old as of 2025. She’s of white ethnicity.
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Alongside Latto, Misti Pitts has another daughter named Brooklyn Nikole. Brooklyn Nikole was born on July 19, 2002, in Atlanta, GA. She’s a model and influencer, having been represented by the modeling agency Select Models in Atlanta. Brooklyn Nikole currently has nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram.
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Is Misti Pitts Married?
Misti Pitts was married to Shayne William Pitts, the CEO and owner of PittStopEnt and Latto’s manager. They’re currently divorced, though there’s no information as to when and why it happened. Shayne is an African-American native of Columbus, Ohio.
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When Did Misti Pitts Have Latto?
Misti Pitts became a mother at a young age, giving birth to Latto when she was just 15 years old.
Latto once posted on Instagram, “My mama 15yr old fast a** w me,” sharing a throwback photo of her mother holding her as a baby.
Latto’s mom 🙃 pic.twitter.com/YLwIyyXCOD
— Tb (@tblack) April 15, 2024
Shortly after the post, fans began speculating about the age of Latto’s father, with some pointing out the apparent age gap between her parents. Latto quickly addressed the rumors in the comments, clarifying, “My parents are 3 yrs apart lol.”
Misti Pitt’s Impact on Latto’s Career
Unlike her daughters, Pitts prefers to keep a life away from the spotlight. Latto has often spoken about her, though, expressing her appreciation and love whenever the topic of parents arises. She credits her mother for inspiring her confidence and work ethic. Pitts has been seen accompanying Latto at events, photoshoots, and on social media.
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Final Thoughts
Misti Pitts is the mother of American rapper Latto and model Brooklyn Nikole. She had Latto when she was only 15 years old. Misti Pitts has always been supportive of both her daughters, encouraging them to follow their dreams. She rarely appears in the spotlight but would occasionally show up on photoshoots, awards, and on social media as a supportive mother.
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