Megan Thee Stallion is a 28-year-old American singer and rapper born in San Antonio, Texas on February 15, 1995. She made her debut studio album ‘Good News’ in 2020 to critical acclaim. She started rapping at the age of 14 and from then she concentrated on her growth. Currently, she is one of the top rappers in the States.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Megan Jovon Ruth Pete |
| Stage Name | Megan Thee Stallion |
| Birth Date | February 15, 1995 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5’10” (178 cm) |
| Parents | Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete |
| Education | Pursuing a degree in Health Administration at Texas Southern University |
| Genres | Hip hop, trap |
| Labels | 1501 Certified, 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records |
| Debut Mixtape | Rich Ratchet (2016) |
| Breakout Hit | “Big Ole Freak” (2018) |
| EPs | Tina Snow (2018), Suga (2020) |
| Albums | Good News (2020) |
| Awards | BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist (2020, 2021), Grammy Award for Best New Artist (2021), Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance (“Savage Remix” feat. Beyoncé, 2021) |
| Collaborations | “WAP” with Cardi B (2020), “Hot Girl Summer” with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign (2019), “Cry Baby” with DaBaby (2020) |
Megan gained fame on social media for her freestyling, leading to a contract with 300 Entertainment in 2018. She has released two mixtapes, two EPs, and one album, which all charted in the top ten of the Billboard 200. Her singles, “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé, and “WAP” with Cardi B, both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She has received numerous awards and nominations and was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2020. She graduated from Texas Southern University in 2021 with a degree in Health Administration. She was the victim of a shooting in 2020 and her attacker, Tory Lanez, was convicted in 2022.
Megan’s music career started with her debut single “Like a Stallion” in April 2016. She followed this with two SoundCloud-exclusive mixtapes, Rich Ratchet and Megan Mix. She made her professional solo debut in September 2017 with the EP Make It Hot, and the single “Last Week in HTx” became her most successful single at the time. Megan signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in early 2018, releasing a 10-song EP titled Tina Snow under the label, and signed with 300 Entertainment later in the year.
In early 2020, She released “Diamonds” with Normani for the Birds of Prey soundtrack, and announced her debut album Suga. She faced contract issues with herbut released the EP Suga after a judge granted a temporary restraining order against the label. The song “Savage” from the EP went viral on TikTok, and its remix featuring Beyoncé became her first chart-topper in the US. Mega also became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon and received numerous award nominations, including winning Best New Artist and two other Grammy Awards.
Megan collaborated with Dua Lipa for “Sweetest Pie” and performed at the 94th Academy Awards, becoming the 2nd female rapper to do so. She launched the Pete and Thomas Foundation on her birthday to help underserved communities with education, housing, and health needs. Megan received recognition for her philanthropic efforts and was honored with Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas. She revealed a collaboration with Future for her upcoming album and announced the release of her second studio album, Traumazine, on August 12, 2022.
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, who was born on February 15, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas, relocated to Houston shortly after birth with her mother Holly Thomas. Megan was brought to the recording sessions by her mother, who rapped as ‘Holly-Wood’, instead of going to nursery.
At the age of 14, Megan started creating raps, and as she posted videos of herself freestyling online, her online popularity grew. Due to her height and “thick” figure, she chose the stage moniker “Megan Thee Stallion”. In 2021, she received a Bachelor of Science in health management from Texas Southern University.
The rapper has a long dating history. Currently, there are rumours that she is dating the NFL star, Travis Kelce as she was seen with him at CMT Music Awards. But there is no official information yet from Megan’s side. Her previous boyfriend was Pardison Fontaine with whom she broke up in February 2023. The couple date from 2020 to 2023.
In July, the NBA player Michael Beasley showed his interest in Megan and commented in one of her posts ‘You got it’. This was speculated rumor among the fans but it ended up as a rumor at last.
In April 2020, Megan and Tory Lanez were rumored to be dating after being spotted together often during the pandemic. However, the rumors ended when Lanez allegedly shot Megan in the foot after an argument in July. Despite this, Lanez claimed to still be friends with Megan, but she dismissed his comment.
Moneybagg Yo and Megan sparked dating rumors in 2019 and were seen together on multiple occasions. Moneybagg Yo confirmed their relationship in an interview but admitted to their split due to clashing personalities. Despite this, he remains proud of her and wishes her the best.
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