In the cutthroat world of hip-hop, where loyalty is rare and drama is currency, a new scandal has erupted, threatening to unravel the lives of 21 Savage, his wife Kiana Joseph, and rapper Latto. Kiana recently took to Instagram Live, her voice trembling with rage, to accuse Latto of not only having an affair with her husband but also manipulating their sons, Kamari and Ashot, against her. With divorce papers reportedly filed, the stakes are sky-high, as 21 Savage’s U.S. residency hangs in the balance. Adding a darker layer, allegations of Latto’s involvement in a violent attack on another woman, Gorgeous Doll, have resurfaced, painting a picture of betrayal, ambition, and heartbreak that could shake the rap game to its core.
The saga traces back to 2020, when whispers of an affair between 21 Savage and Latto first surfaced. Fans caught the pair posting similar tropical backdrops on Instagram Stories during Latto’s 22nd birthday in Puerto Rico, sparking speculation. 21, whose real name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, fanned the flames when he accidentally shared a barefaced photo of Latto on his public account, captioning it, “No makeup? Damn you fine.” Latto, then 22, clapped back at the gossip, insisting she lived with her man and wasn’t anyone’s mistress. “Y’all need to get off them tea pages and go touch grass,” she snapped, claiming her privacy was her priority. But the rumors refused to die, especially when her hairstylist inadvertently revealed a tattoo of “Sheyaa” behind her ear, matching 21’s government name. Fans later spotted what appeared to be “Alyssa”—Latto’s real name—inked behind 21’s ear, fueling the fire.
Kiana, 21’s wife and mother of their two sons, has largely stayed silent, but sources close to her have been less discreet. In 2023, Media Takeout reported that Kiana was aware of 21’s relationship with Latto but stayed quiet to protect his immigration status. 21, born in London, was arrested by ICE in 2019 for overstaying his visa, a high-profile case that exposed his British roots. His marriage to Kiana, an American citizen, was rumored to be a strategic move to secure a green card, though neither has confirmed this. Now, Kiana’s patience has run dry. Her recent Instagram Live was a raw outpouring of pain, accusing Latto of crossing an unforgivable line by trying to bond with Kamari and Ashot, allegedly positioning herself as their new mother figure. “She’s out here trash-talking me to my own kids,” Kiana said, her voice cracking. “You want him? You’ll have to go to the UK to get him.”
The divorce filing, if true, could jeopardize 21’s legal status in the U.S. His 2019 ICE arrest, coupled with pending drug and weapons charges, already put him on thin ice. A divorce could complicate his path to citizenship, especially under stricter immigration policies looming in 2025. Fans are divided, with some slamming Latto for knowingly engaging with a married man. “She’s been calling him ‘my man, my man’ like Kiana doesn’t exist,” one X user fumed. Others argue 21 is to blame for not shutting down the affair. “He’s letting Latto run wild while his wife’s at home with their kids,” another commented on Lipstick Alley.
The drama takes a darker turn with the re-emergence of accusations from influencer Gorgeous Doll, who claims Latto orchestrated an attack on her in 2023 that led to a miscarriage. The feud began when Gorgeous Doll called out Latto for allegedly taking back money thrown at dancers during a Magic City event. She then taunted Latto on Instagram, claiming her friend was involved with 21 and pregnant by him. Latto’s response was chilling: “Last b*tch spoke on my man on TikTok got whooped outside the club in the A.” Gorgeous Doll alleges this was a confession, claiming Latto sent “multiple girls” to attack her, knowing she was pregnant. “You caused the death of my baby,” she said in a tearful video, vowing to pursue legal action.
Latto’s defenders argue she’s been unfairly painted as the villain. “She’s not the one married—21 needs to take accountability,” one fan posted on X. Others point to her music, like her verse on Nemzzz’s 2025 track “ART,” where she rapped, “Knew he was from UK when he got behind me stabbin’ it,” as proof she’s unapologetic about her relationship with 21. The matching tattoos and their cozy vacation photos from August 2025, shared by Ig Model Tea Room, only solidify the perception that they’re a couple, despite their denials. Latto’s insistence on privacy—“The internet don’t know a goddamn thing,” she told Ebro Darden in 2024—clashes with her public moves, like wearing an Arsenal jersey, a nod to 21’s love for the London soccer team.
Kiana’s heartbreak is palpable. Sources say she initially tolerated the affair, focusing on her sons, but Latto’s alleged influence over Kamari and Ashot was the final straw. “She’s terrified they’re getting too close to her,” a source told Media Takeout. Kiana’s Instagram Live painted a picture of a mother fighting to protect her family, accusing Latto of overstepping boundaries. “You don’t get to play mama to my boys,” she said, her words dripping with defiance. The public nature of her outburst suggests she’s ready to reclaim her narrative, even if it means airing private pain.
Latto’s rise as a rap superstar, with hits like “Big Energy” and her 2024 album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, has been overshadowed by this scandal. Her feud with Gorgeous Doll escalated when she clapped back at another critic, Jessica Christian, over a lash tech dispute, hinting at her willingness to protect her relationship with 21 at all costs. The influencer’s miscarriage accusation has drawn sharp criticism, with some calling Latto’s actions “heartless.” On Reddit, users expressed horror: “How awful for the victim,” one wrote, while another quipped, “Latto’s out here acting like she’s the main character in a Tyler Perry movie.”
21 Savage, meanwhile, remains tight-lipped, a stark contrast to his bold persona on tracks like “Redrum.” His silence leaves room for speculation about his intentions. Did he lead Latto to believe their relationship was more than it was? Or is he complicit in letting her take the heat? His immigration woes add complexity—losing Kiana’s support could mean losing his place in the U.S., a risk he’s dodged since his 2019 ICE arrest. Fans on X are buzzing, with one joking, “Latto and 21 moving around like teenagers who ain’t allowed to date.”
As the divorce rumors swirl, the hip-hop community is left grappling with uncomfortable questions. Is Latto a calculating homewrecker or a woman caught up in a complicated love story? Is 21 Savage a cheating husband or a man trapped by circumstance? And what of Kiana, whose quiet strength has been pushed to the brink? The truth may lie in the messy middle, where love, betrayal, and ambition collide. For now, Kiana’s stand against Latto has ignited a firestorm, and the fallout could reshape their lives—and the rap world—forever.
