Darrelyn Braddy
Staff Writer
After releasing rap hits including “Big Ol’ Freak” and “Hot Girl Summer”, Houston born rapper, Megan Thee Stallion, has finally
settled with a management team.
Megan Thee Stallion posted an announcement via Instagram “I am officially a part of the @rocnation fam!” She included a photo of her along with Jay- Z. Jay- Z’s entertainment label, Roc Nation, has signed other well known artists including Big Sean, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Shakira, Vic Mensa, and Jaden Smith.
The artist found herself a swift way to the top with the release of her debut mixtape “Fever” in May of 2019. The mixtape features artists including Da Baby and Juicy J. “Cash S—t” featuring Da Baby found its way to the Billboard Hot 100.
This contract signing follows the untimely death of her mother who passed due to a brain tumor.
Megan Thee Stallion, real name Megan Pete, is the daughter of rapper Holly-Wood. She grew up watching her mother record in the studio knowing she wanted to follow in her footsteps. Her mother maintained that she wait until she was 21 to attempt to make a career out of rapping.
At age 24, she has worked her way into the industry and taken it by storm with her suggestive lyrics and confident attitude.
She gained the nickname “Stallion” in high school due to her height (5’10) and beauty. She decided to keep that nickname early on as she was beginning to find her footing in the game.
Stallion credits her fan base for her hasty success, lovingly naming them “hotties.” To think it all began as videos of her doing a cypher at 21. She was the only female of ten rappers trying to make a name for themselves.
She showed herself strong again at a cypher in March with the rest of XXL’s 2019 class. Most viewers reigned Megan and Da Baby supreme following that cypher. It only further progressed her career. Six months later she is sipping champagne and signing contracts to join the Roc Nation family.
People are now comparing her to other female rap royalties including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lil Kim. Her confident demeanor and sexually explicit lyrics fit right in with these artists.
She also follows them in creating her own movement, Hot Girl Summer. It promotes confidence and positivity for young females. #HotGirlSummer has trended on Instagram and Twitter promoting the movement, the single, and the artist.
This success comes with other wins for her including an August performance at the Video Music Awards and an appearance with Anna Wintour, long time editor-in-chief at Vouge, during New York Fashion week.
Megan Thee Stallion finds herself in the spotlight this year. Her fifteen minutes of fame does not seem to be over by a long shot. Her “hotties” are looking forward to her debut album with the Roc Nation family.
Hopefully she follows in the footsteps of fellow Roc Nation artist, J. Cole, and releases something that keeps us coming back for more.
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