Latto just served fans a major treat to mark the one-year anniversary of her third album Sugar Honey Iced Tea — the highly anticipated official music video for “Chicken Grease.”
The track, which first appeared on the deluxe edition of the project, is a swagger-filled homage to T.I. and his early 2000s dominance in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene. Now, it comes to life in a visual bursting with energy, confidence, and a healthy dose of Southern flair.
From the Kitchen to the Streets
The “Chicken Grease” video is a masterclass in blending personality with performance. Latto whisks between scenes of:
- Cooking up a storm in the kitchen — apron on, nails done.
- Tearing through the dirt on an ATV like a true Georgia native.
- Cruising in a gleaming Chevy while dropping her unapologetic bars.
The vibrant cuts, bold styling, and playful swagger keep the energy high from start to finish.
The Big Reveal: T.I. Steps In
The biggest moment? T.I. himself makes a cameo appearance, sending fans into overdrive.
His presence isn’t just fan service — it’s a direct nod to the 2003 hit from Trap Muzik that “Chicken Grease” samples. That album helped introduce trap music to mainstream audiences, and T.I.’s co-sign here feels like a symbolic passing of the torch.
For Latto, who came up in the same Atlanta scene that T.I. helped build, the collaboration is more than just music — it’s a hometown moment that bridges generations of Southern rap.
ATL Royalty: Past Meets Present
Latto’s confident delivery and modern spin on trap seamlessly blend with T.I.’s OG presence. Fans are calling it a “full-circle ATL moment,” highlighting how Atlanta’s rap royalty continues to influence and uplift its rising stars.
On Instagram, one fan wrote:
“Seeing Latto and Tip together? This is ATL history in the making.”
More Than Just a Video Drop
To make the anniversary celebration even sweeter, Latto announced a limited edition S.H.I.T. vinyl, featuring “Chicken Grease” as one of its standout tracks.
The collector’s release not only gives fans a physical piece of Latto’s legacy but also pulls fresh attention back to an album that’s kept her name buzzing in hip-hop conversations all year.
Honoring Roots, Owning the Future
Latto has been steadily building her lane as one of rap’s most consistent hitmakers, and this release shows she’s equally committed to honoring her roots.
By teaming up with T.I. — a certified Atlanta legend — she’s staking her claim in the city’s lineage of influential voices while proving she’s more than ready to shape its next chapter.
What do you think — did Latto and T.I. just deliver one of the best ATL rap collabs of the year? Drop your thoughts below and tell us your favorite moment from the “Chicken Grease” video!