Pluto Expands Her Universe After Viral Hit and Two Albums

The 21-year-old Atlanta rapper has seen meteoric rise in the past year, landing a hit song, signing with Motown, and releasing two albums.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Pluto, the 21-year-old Atlanta rapper, has experienced a meteoric rise over the past year. After her song "Whim Whammie" went viral on TikTok, Pluto signed with Motown Records and released two albums in quick succession - "Both Ways" and "Pluto World." The speed of her success has been dizzying, but Pluto is taking it in stride, investing her money wisely and keeping her focus on her music. Prior to rapping, Pluto had various jobs including doing hair and working as an athletic trainer, but music was always her true passion. Now with a growing fanbase and collaborations with artists like Sexyy Red and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Pluto is poised for even bigger things in the future.

Why it matters

Pluto's rapid rise to prominence highlights the power of social media and viral hits in today's music landscape. Her story also showcases the resilience and work ethic of a young artist determined to make it in the industry. As an independent Atlanta rapper, Pluto's success challenges the traditional path to stardom and demonstrates that authentic, homegrown talent can still break through.

The details

Pluto, born Jada Smith, grew up moving between multiple elementary schools in Atlanta before settling down on the West Side as a fifth grader. In high school, she discovered a talent for doing hair and started taking clients, which helped launch her career. It wasn't until after graduating in 2022 that Pluto started seriously pursuing music, encouraged by her mother who had a background in the industry. A snippet of her song "Whim Whammie" went viral on TikTok in early 2025, leading to a deal with Motown Records. Pluto then quickly released two albums, "Both Ways" and "Pluto World," featuring collaborations with artists like Sexyy Red and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

  • In January 2025, a snippet of "Whim Whammie" featuring YKNiece started exploding on TikTok.
  • Pluto signed a deal with Motown Records in March 2025.
  • Pluto's debut album "Both Ways" was released in June 2025.
  • Pluto's sophomore album "Pluto World" was released in October 2025.
  • In October 2025, Pluto performed her hit song "Whim Whammie" with YoungBoy Never Broke Again during his Atlanta tour stop.

The players

Pluto

The stage name of 21-year-old Atlanta rapper Jada Smith, who has experienced a meteoric rise in the past year with a viral hit song and two album releases.

Niah B.

Pluto's manager, who has witnessed her rapid ascent firsthand and seen her growth and openness to new opportunities.

Kenoe Jordan

The Motown/Capitol SVP and A&R who signed Pluto to her record deal, which Pluto felt was divine intervention.

Sexyy Red

The rapper who collaborated with Pluto on a remix of her hit song "Whim Whammie" that was included on Pluto's debut album "Both Ways".

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

The rapper who brought Pluto onstage during an Atlanta tour stop to perform her hit "Whim Whammie", an experience Pluto called "amazing" and "surreal."

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What they’re saying

“It was a lot of situations where me and my manager, we went with our heart and the signs that we got from God. From the first phone call [with Motown/Capitol SVP, A&R Kenoe Jordan], it was different from everybody else that we'd spoken to. It was perfect timing in a way because we almost just got into a bad deal.”

— Pluto (kffm.com)

“I do see [Pluto's] growth has changed. It was new for her, so certain things she was like, 'Oh I'm not doing it,' but now she is open to a lot of things and it's opened up many more doors.”

— Niah B., Pluto's manager (kffm.com)

“Any girl would feel overwhelmed with joy because it's like I was just listening to you guys a couple months ago. To be able to sit in the same room and record in the same studio or send a text message to Sexyy Red, it's mind-blowing.”

— Pluto (kffm.com)

What’s next

Pluto has plans to release another album this year and also launch her own nonprofit organization.

The takeaway

Pluto's rapid rise to fame through a viral hit and two album releases in quick succession demonstrates the power of social media and the resilience of young, independent artists. Her story challenges traditional paths to stardom and shows that authentic, homegrown talent can still break through in the music industry.