Latto's 'Hostage' Lyrics Inspire A New Crab Leg Trend

Latto’s song “Hostage” has sparked a humorous crab leg trend on social media.

On June 9, Latto posted on Instagram, participating in the viral crab leg trend by sharing an AI-generated image of herself appearing glamorous while displaying crab legs that have been superimposed onto her body. In another image, the Atlanta rapper is shown in a seafood boil setup.

Her posts respond to a trend where fans are creating and sharing amusing AI images of themselves with crab legs in everyday situations. These images reference a line from Latto’s track “Hostage,” featuring 21 Savage, where she makes a culinary comparison to crab legs, rapping, “He wanna crack these legs open like I need butter and cajun.”

On May 18, Latto announced the birth of her daughter with 21 Savage. The 27-year-old artist shared a video on Instagram documenting her experience of becoming a mother, including moments from studio sessions, vacations, and her baby shower. The celebration included decor featuring 21 Savage’s signature knife imagery, along with a heartfelt clip from a prenatal appointment showing him assisting with an ultrasound.

You can find examples of the viral crab leg trend on social media inspired by Latto below.