From Freestyle to Fame: The Rise of Megan Thee Stallion

 Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame through her freestyle videos on social media. She was born on February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Houston, Texas. Her mother, Holly Thomas, was also a rapper who performed under the name Holly-Wood. Megan was influenced by her mother’s music and started rapping at a young age. She adopted the stage name Megan Thee Stallion, inspired by her height and beauty.

Megan Thee Stallion began her career in 2016 with the release of her first mixtape, Rich Ratchet, which featured the single “Like a Stallion”. She then signed with the independent label 1501 Certified Entertainment and released her first EP, Make It Hot, in 2017. The EP included the viral hit “Last Week in H TX”, which has over six million views on YouTube. In 2018, she became the first female rapper to sign with 300 Entertainment, a major record label. She released her second EP, Tina Snow, which introduced her alter ego of the same name. The EP contained the platinum-certified single “Big Ole Freak”, which became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released her third EP, Fever, which received critical acclaim and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The EP spawned the popular catchphrase “Hot Girl Summer”, which she used to promote female empowerment and body positivity. She also released a single of the same name, featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also collaborated with other artists, such as Wale, Bhad Bhabie, and DaBaby.

In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album, Good News, which reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album addressed the shooting incident that occurred in July 2020, when she was shot in the foot by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. She also released two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: “Savage (Remix)”, featuring Beyoncé, and “WAP”, with Cardi B. The former also won her three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. The latter also broke the record for the most streams in a single week.

In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion released her compilation album, Something for Thee Hotties, which featured unreleased tracks and freestyles. The album peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart. She also released the single “Thot Shit”, which earned her another Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance. She also appeared on the remix of Ariana Grande’s “34+35”, with Doja Cat, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also collaborated with Dua Lipa on the single “Sweetest Pie”, which was released in March 2022.

Megan Thee Stallion is known for her confident and charismatic personality, as well as her sexually explicit and empowering lyrics. She has been praised for her rap skills, flow, and delivery, as well as her versatility and creativity. She has been influenced by rappers such as Pimp C, Lil’ Kim, Biggie Smalls, and Three 6 Mafia. She has also been recognized for her fashion sense and beauty, becoming a global brand ambassador for Revlon. She has received several accolades, including six BET Awards, five BET Hip Hop Awards, four American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, and three Grammy Awards. She is also a full-time college student at Texas Southern University, where she is pursuing a degree in health administration. She has also been involved in philanthropic activities, such as donating to COVID-19 relief funds, supporting Black Lives Matter, and providing scholarships for women of color.