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"Pussy" is a song by American rapper Latto. It was released on July 15, 2022 through Streamcut Media and RCA Records.

"Pussy"
Single by Latto
Released	July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
Length	2:21
Label	Streamcut RCA
Composer(s)	Clarence Henry Reid Johnny Goldstein Willie Clark
Lyricist(s)	Alyssa Stephens
Producer(s)	Johnny Goldstein
Latto singles chronology
"I Just Called" (2022) "Pussy" (2022) "For the Night" (2022)

Background and release

In March 2022, Latto released her second album 777. She announced the upcoming release of "Pussy" on July 13, through Twitter, revealing that the song would be released two days later, on Friday.[2] Shortly after Latto announced "Pussy", Latto defended herself in response to tweets claiming she was taking advantage of the overturning of Roe v. Wade to further her career. TMZ sarcastically commented that, "apparently, a rapper speaking on social... issues is... a wild concept for some people".[3] A portion of the song's proceeds are to be donated to Planned Parenthood, an organization which seeks to uphold abortion rights.[2]

The cover artwork for "Pussy" shows hot, pink lava spewing from a vagina, which forms the song title in a stylized typeface, behind the White House building.[3] It was designed by Katie McIntyre.[4]

Composition

"Pussy" samples the 1968 song "Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" by R&B singer Betty Wright, who died in 2020.[3][5] "Pussy" has been described as a "protest song", a "female-empowering anthem", "defiant", and a "diss track".[4][6][7][8] In the song, Latto derides misogynists. In its first verse, she questions men who "try to police" abortion around the world.[9] She also speaks about double standards that women face when embracing their sexuality.[7]

Critical reception

Ashley Pointer of NPR wrote that Latto's "bars cut through sharper than a sword".[5]

Music video

The music video for "Pussy" was directed by Sara Lacombe and includes clips from protests relating to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.[3] In other parts of the music video, Latto raps the lyrics to the song while surrounded by cats.[2] Dora Segall of Spin called the video "excellent" and "unexpectedly adorable".[6]

Awards and Nominations

Awards and nominations for "Pussy"

Year	Ceremony	Category	Result	Ref.
2022	BET Hip Hop Awards	Impact Track	Nominated	[10]
	MTV Europe Music Awards	Video for Good	Nominated	[11]
	MTV Video Music Awards	Video for Good	Nominated	[12]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]

• Alyssa Stephens – performer, songwriter
• Johnny Goldstein – producer, songwriter
• Clarence Henry Reid – songwriter
• Willie Clark – songwriter

References

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