Latto brought Southern heat to upstate New York this past weekend, headlining Syracuse University’s Block Party 2025 with swagger and style. On Tuesday, she shared snapshots from her campus takeover, offering fans a glimpse of the bold aesthetic and energy she delivered at the student event.
For the occasion, the Atlanta rapper swapped her “Big Mama” persona for “Big Daddy,” channeling early 2000s New York nostalgia in a look that turned heads. She wore a vintage Syracuse Carmelo Anthony jersey, oversized True Religion jean shorts, and classic Timberland boots—an homage to the gritty streetwear style that defined an era. Carmelo led Syracuse to a national title in 2003, and Latto’s outfit paid tribute to that legacy while asserting her dominance in her own lane.
One image raised eyebrows as Latto posed in the men’s restroom, standing in front of a urinal as if she were using it. The photo sparked immediate online reactions. “Why you in the men’s washroom witcho John Cena shorts, babygirl?” joked one user on X. But as usual, Latto owned the moment with defiance and humor, reminding fans she bends rules with confidence.
Her performance matched the bravado. According to The Daily Orange, she delivered a high-energy set of more than 15 songs, ranging from hits like “Georgia Peach” and “Blick Sum” to her fan-favorite “Sunday Service.” She even tailored her lyrics mid-show, switching “when I leave Atlanta” to “when I leave Syracuse” during “Brokey,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
In true Latto fashion, she didn’t leave without showing love. She handed one Syracuse student $1,000 and gifted Cornell freshman Kumba Cavazzini Diop a pair of Givenchy boots. The moment left Diop stunned. “One day, I was just a little girl screaming Latto songs in my living room,” she said. “She noticed me today.”
Musically, Latto has kept a low profile this year. Her only major drop came in January, when she tapped Playboi Carti for the “Blick Sum” remix. But if her Syracuse takeover is any indication, she’s gearing up for a bigger run—and still knows how to command every room she enters.
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