BTS Jungkook and Latto: American rapper Latto, formerly known as Mulatto, has come under scrutiny following the announcement of her feature on ‘Seven’, the new solo track from BTS member Jungkook.
Latto’s Unexpected Collaboration on “Seven”
On July 13, KST, Jungkook dropped the music video teaser for ‘Seven’, which included an appearance by actress Han So Hee. To the surprise of fans worldwide, Latto was also listed as a featured artist on the song. The sudden revelation led to phrases like “FT LATTO,” “FEATURING WHO,” and “WITH LATTO” quickly trending on Twitter.
Past Links Between BTS and Latto
Despite the surprise surrounding this collaboration, there have been past instances linking Latto with BTS. In her music video for ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’, Latto can be seen playing with a TATA plushie, a character created by BTS member V for the BT21 collection from LINE FRIENDS. Additionally, Latto’s previous album was titled ‘777’, striking a chord with the significance of ‘7’ for BTS and their fans.
Controversy Around Latto’s Past Tweets
In the aftermath of the announcement, fans unearthed Latto’s past tweets, revealing instances of racially insensitive remarks towards Asians. The reappearance of these tweets has left fans disappointed, raising concerns about Latto’s collaboration with BTS.
Latto’s Response to Collaboration Announcement
Following the announcement of her feature on ‘Seven’, Latto has been actively engaging with BTS’s fanbase, known as the ‘ARMY’. She shared an Instagram Story update with BTS’s song ‘Epilogue: Young Forever’ playing in the background and gave a shoutout to ARMYs on Twitter.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Latto’s past tweets presents a complex issue for the BTS fandom. As the anticipation builds for Jungkook’s ‘Seven’, fans remain hopeful that the collaboration will lead to a fruitful conversation about cultural sensitivity within the music industry.
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