Megan Thee Stallion Combats ‘False Narratives’ With Tory Lanez Apology Texts
“Lie yo way out of this …”
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Megan Thee Stallion Becomes First Female Rapper to Be on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
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Megan Thee Stallion Becomes First Female Rapper to Be on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover
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Wow! She has a helluva marketing team behind her!
Megan Thee Stallion Wants Tory Lanez in Jail, “Under the Jail”
She’s working on a new album while awaiting Lanez’s trial in September.
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When you see wack collabs like this you can tell her label is paying big bucks to get people to like them and for them to go mainstream, but shit like this usually doesn't end well for the artist.
When you see wack collabs like this you can tell her label is paying big bucks to get people to like them and for them to go mainstream, but shit like this usually doesn't end well for the artist.
Yeah, I don’t even understand some of these collabs. Megan is a Houston TX, Southern ass-shaking club rapper. No different than what Trina used to be or what the City Girls are. I don’t understand why they’re trying to market her to these other types of audience. I guess they think it worked for Nicki. But Nicki deliberately and overtly went pop on her own first.
Megan Thee Stallion Wants Tory Lanez in Jail, “Under the Jail”
She’s working on a new album while awaiting Lanez’s trial in September.
I wish they would just get on with this shit already. I’m honestly tired of hearing about the same shit over and over. Lol
Artists like Nicki and Doja can pull it off better because they are more than just rappers, so there is a level of versatility to their craft, like you said Meg is more like the City Girls, which is not a knock on their game, but forcing them to do shit like that video comes off like seeing a fish out of water. Meg needs to focus on what got her to the game rather than trying to be something she struggles with.
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Megan Thee Stallion to appear on 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'
'Hot Girl Summer' rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been cast in Disney+ superhero series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.'
Megan Thee Stallion to appear on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
The "Hot Girl Summer" rapper has reportedly been cast in the Disney+ superhero series.
By Christian HolubAugust 29, 2022 at 03:20 PM EDT
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is a show about powerful women, so it makes sense that the architect of "Hot Girl Summer" would be involved.
The Cut's new cover story about Megan Thee Stallion reports that the rapper has been cast in the ongoing Disney+ superhero series. She-Hulk stars Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, a cousin of the original Hulk who carries forward with her career as a lawyer even after gaining the ability to transform into a raging green monster.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion will appear in 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,' according to a new interview.
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Though she doesn't comment on her role in the show directly, Megan does explain her approach to Hollywood in general after appearing on P-Valley and being cast in an upcoming A24 musical comedy. Queen Latifah and Ice Cube are apparently her role models when it comes to transitioning from music to screen acting.
"When I look at them, it inspires me to take it further than just music," Megan told The Cut's Ashley C. Ford. "I don't feel like I'm only going to be an actress — I feel like I'm also going to be a director and I'm also going to be a producer."
She also revealed her dream role: Playing a new incarnation of Gabrielle Union's Isis in any potential Bring It On reboot.
EW has reached out to Disney to ask for details on Megan's role.
Read the full story at The Cut, and keep an eye out when watching upcoming episodes of She-Hulk. More like Hot Hulk Summer, right?
3 yrs later who is most successful out that class...?
DaBaby
Out of all the youngins showing up on this list, I say I rocked with YBN Cordae. Kid has spit and he's local. Ya'll can have the rest.
Good or bad?
Long overdue.
'SNL' recap: Megan Thee Stallion shows surprising comedy chops as host and musical guest
Megan Thee Stallion showed surprising comedy chops as the host and musical guest guest on the third episode of 'Saturday Night Live' season 48. Read EW's recap.
Saturday Night Live recap: Megan Thee Stallion shows surprising comedy chops as host and musical guest
The hip-hop star exceeded expectations while pulling double duty.
By Andy HoglundUpdated October 16, 2022 at 02:41 PM EDT
Happy Saturday, Conehead Nation! Once again, welcome to SNL in Review. Over the course of the show, 36 musicians have pulled double duty as host and musical guest. Tonight, a new artist joins them: Megan Thee Stallion.
She first appeared on the show on Oct. 26, 2019, during an episode hosted by Chance the Rapper (who was also the musical guest). They performed the song "Handsome." She was a full on musical guest for the season 46 premiere on Oct. 3, 2020, hosted by Chris Rock where she performed "Savage" and "Don't Stop" with Young Thug. So, she is familiar with 8H to say the least.
Megan Thee Stallion hosts 'SNL'
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Pulling double duty is a special feat — and a challenging gig. I recently spoke with former cast member Jerry Minor. Regarding tonight's episode, he tells me: "I am interested to see what it's going to be like. Usually, doing the dual hosting is pretty tough. I was there when Jennifer Lopez did it. It was tough! She was complaining the whole time. 'Now I have to sing?! Now I have to be in another sketch?!' Like, yeah, you're the host of the show — we'd like you to be in another sketch!"
He adds, "It's such a hard show to do, to do a live show. Just the wardrobe stuff, getting dressed in the hallway — you don't know what the next sketch might be that's coming up. You get out of a sketch, they're taking something and putting something on you. Someone's in front of you like, 'Okay, here's the cue cards for the next sketch.' And you go, 'Oh, that's the next one?' 'Oh, that whole chunk's gone now?' It's that fast."
A fair point. I am curious to see how someone like Megan, who is not exactly known for her acting or comedy chops, rises to the occasion. Let's dive headfirst into the deep end of the pool, and see how the show fares.
Cold Open
SNL jumps into the recent Jan. 6 hearing. Kenan Thompson is committee chairman Bennie Thompson, while Heidi Gardner plays outgoing Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Cheney acknowledges that Republicans aren't watching, and Democrats are nodding their heads so hard. She has big Dick Cheney energy. (Fun fact: Before Darrell Hammond, Phil Hartman first played Dick on the show way back in 1991.)
Mikey Day's Congressman Jamie Raskin, who represents Maryland's 8th Congressional District, shares message board posts from QAnon traitors. The wig is not flattering.
He introduces the Nancy Pelosi footage that went viral, which gives Chloe Fineman an opportunity to shine. Sarah Sherman is playing Chuck Schumer — that is inspired casting. They both crush it. I could enjoy this becoming a recurring bit. We all remember Pelosi used to frequently be played by Kristen Wiig and then Kate McKinnon. She's also been impersonated by Cameron Diaz and Amy Poehler.
James Austin Johnson returns as Donald Trump — it's flawless as always. "Is Mike Pence dead yet?" he inquires. Of course, this kind of sketch resembles the kind of cold open that the season premiere sketch mocked. But I think it's a little more coherent and inspired than much of the dreck we suffered through during the Alec Baldwin years. (They must quit the group LFNY though. Whatever NBC intern is reading this, please highlight and bold this in your clips!)
Monologue
Megan struts out on stage and goes over her many aliases — including Tina Snow, the Hot Girl Coach, the a-show, and "Ugh, that bitch."
There is more to her than meet's the eye. After noting that she's a pretty good actress, she tries out her British accent: "Put me in Bridgerton, bitch." She then directs viewers to her mental health website: BADBITCHESHAVEBADDDAYSTOO.COM. Good energy.
Hot Girl Hospital
From Shonda Rimes and the top commenters Shade Room's Instagram comes network TV's latest smash: Hot Girl Hospital. When life is on the line, these are the women (Megan, Ego Nwodim, and Punkie Johnson) who will answer the call, say something rude, then hang up. "Hot Girl Summer" was Megan's first big hit back in 2019. Funny — when A Black Lady Sketch Show premiered on HBO it used "Hot Girl" in the opening title sequence. Also funny: Megan loses an earring midway through the sketch and nonchalantly reattaches it.
The New York Times calls it both empowering and regressive at the same time. Agreed!
We Got Brought
The plus ones (Megan, Bowen Yang, and Ego Nwodim) find themselves having to interact awkwardly when the friends that brought them to the bar leave the table.
This is relatable and the raps are pretty funny and well done. "Where are our friends? Where have they gone?" spits Yang. I like this more than the average Pete Davidson-Chris Redd rap video from last season.
Deer
A group of friends are visiting Kenan Thompson's cabin. They spot a cute deer eating in the woods, but Thompson, unfortunately, can't see it. He grows frustrated, they grow frustrated.
The deer eventually taunts Thompson. "Everybody always messing with me," he laments. The deer eventually sneaks inside and pulls down his pants. Cute.
Girl Talk
Monique Money Monique Problems (Ego Nwodim) is kicking off a talk show for young Black women in need of advice. Kenan Thompson is DJ Willie. Megan is the first guest — she's getting cheated on. Instead of actual words of wisdom, a bunch of "Girl" exchanges are had. It's an unspoken, hilarious exchange.
Punkie Johnson is the next guest, she's got anxiety about the world. This time, helpful subtitles are provided.
The final guest is Andrew Dismukes. He's not getting it, so Megan intervenes. Another solid effort — I would love for Ego to bring this back.
Please Don't Destroy: Wellness
The guys are feeling "fuego" and focusing on wellness, exchanging tips (and quips!). At this point, it's got that familiar quick banter and camera work.
Megan Thee Stallion performs 'Anxiety'
Bowen Yang introduces Megan leading a row of Miss America contestants as she performs the Go Grizzly-produced song off Traumazine, her second studio album released in August. "Anxiety" is the album's eleventh track, spotlighting her candor and vulnerability in several verses concerning her struggles and well-earned wisdom about life.
Weekend Update
Colin Jost and Michael Che discuss Donald Trump, Herschel Walker, and Kanye West. Che makes a dark joke about killing a dog.
Chloe Fineman and Heidi Gardner urge parents not to let their children watch the newly released Hocus Pocus 2 given its promotion of Satanism. This is a riff on Jamie Gooch, a mother living in Troy, Texas, who shared a deranged post on social media and told local news that families should not watch the film. Fineman gets possessed. It's great to see Gardner back at the Update desk.
The past few episodes have allowed new cast members a chance to introduce themselves at the Update desk. Tonight is Devon Walker's turn. He talks about moving to New York from Texas — and asks the audience if he looks like a catcaller. He also calls out straight culture, and points out the audience is not exactly catering to heterosexual men these days. He lands most of his punchlines, and the crowd seems to like him.
Workout Class
If you are looking to achieve "booty booty booty booty rockin' everywhere," Megan has the workout for you. But with a big ass, comes big responsibility.
Megan tells the students that if they need a modified version of the class, they should follow Chloe Fineman and Heidi Gardner — two instructors who have zero butts. "Any of you looking to not get a butt today, look our way," says Heidi. Their lack of booty is "actually spooky," remarks Bowen Yang. The contrast with Megan's twerking is funny – Fineman and Gardner's flat "paper plate" derrieres are like a drive in the Midwest. Some of the cues feel off here, but there's a body positive message.
Megan Thee Stallion performs 'NDA' and 'Plan B'
Kenan Thompson does the introduction this time. A hard guitar lick kicks things off as Megan performs "NDA", the first track on Traumazine. Then she slides into "Plan B." This beat samples the "Freek'n You" remix by Jodeci. She previewed the song during her performance at Coachella in April.
Women's Charity
Important cause alarm! Millions of single, chilly women are sitting in their drafty apartments right now and they need your help. For only one dollar a day, you can provide giant, broken-in men's sweatshirts for single girls who get cold easily. The designs are familiar: Patriots, Slipknot, and Dunder Mifflin. (One qualm: The show utilizing "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen may, uh… always garner an arched eyebrow from me — as much as I enjoy Kenan Thompson's rendition.)
Classroom
Ego Nwodim is inspiring a group of underachieving students. It's one of those Lean On Me-style speeches delivered to a group of "dumb" children "born the wrong color." Turns out it's a STEM class — they are honors kids who took a college admission test to take this course. Nwodim struggles. "Sometimes it is the teachers who are dumb," she concedes. "Detention!"
Ego was such a star tonight.
Final thoughts
—Thought this had a good energy! Despite being an amateur, Megan was more than capable, and anchored some goofy premises. What did you think? Sound off below or VOTE HERE NOW. Vote or die.
—Thank you to Jerry Minor for his thoughts!
—Not a ton of James Austin Johnson so far this season. I know he's had some segments cut, but it would good to see him shine outside the occasional Trump impression.
—"Thank you to the hotties!"
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Megan Thee Stallion Claims Her Label Blocked Use of Her Music for the AMAs
By Zoe Guy
Megan Thee Stallion. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Megan Thee Stallion is in the midst of yet another legal battle with her label. The rapper, legal name Megan Pete, accused 1501 Certified Entertainment of “unlawfully” taking steps “to block or interfere with Pete exploiting, licensing, or publishing her music” ahead of the American Music Awards on November 20, according to court documents obtained by Billboard. A judge granted the “Plan B” rapper a restraining order against 1501, along with her distributor 300 Entertainment, in response to Pete’s claims. The order, filed in Harris County District Court in Texas, says Pete “provided evidence” that the label “recently engaged and will continue to engage in threatening and retaliatory behavior that will irreparably harm” her career. The filing makes no mention of the exact actions the label took against the rapper, though the court did acknowledge the timeliness of the request and granted Megan’s request for an “ex parte” (emergency) order “because there was not enough time to give notice to Defendants, hold a hearing, and issue a restraining order before the irreparable injury, loss, or damage would occur.” The filing notes the rapper “will suffer irreparable harm if her music cannot be used in conjunction with her promotion for the AMAs.”
Under the restraining order, the court restricts the label or anyone acting “in concert or participation with” 1501 or 300 from preventing or blocking “the use and exploitation” of the rapper’s music in AMAs content. This isn’t Megan’s first legal headache with her label — in the past, she claimed 1501 stiffed her payments, barred her from releasing new music, and potentially sabotaged her last album rollout. A formal hearing on the restraining-order request is set for November 22.
By Zoe Guy
Megan Thee Stallion. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Megan Thee Stallion is in the midst of yet another legal battle with her label. The rapper, legal name Megan Pete, accused 1501 Certified Entertainment of “unlawfully” taking steps “to block or interfere with Pete exploiting, licensing, or publishing her music” ahead of the American Music Awards on November 20, according to court documents obtained by Billboard. A judge granted the “Plan B” rapper a restraining order against 1501, along with her distributor 300 Entertainment, in response to Pete’s claims. The order, filed in Harris County District Court in Texas, says Pete “provided evidence” that the label “recently engaged and will continue to engage in threatening and retaliatory behavior that will irreparably harm” her career. The filing makes no mention of the exact actions the label took against the rapper, though the court did acknowledge the timeliness of the request and granted Megan’s request for an “ex parte” (emergency) order “because there was not enough time to give notice to Defendants, hold a hearing, and issue a restraining order before the irreparable injury, loss, or damage would occur.” The filing notes the rapper “will suffer irreparable harm if her music cannot be used in conjunction with her promotion for the AMAs.”
Under the restraining order, the court restricts the label or anyone acting “in concert or participation with” 1501 or 300 from preventing or blocking “the use and exploitation” of the rapper’s music in AMAs content. This isn’t Megan’s first legal headache with her label — in the past, she claimed 1501 stiffed her payments, barred her from releasing new music, and potentially sabotaged her last album rollout. A formal hearing on the restraining-order request is set for November 22.