History of Megan Thee Stallion in Timeline

Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper and songwriter from Houston, Texas, who gained initial popularity through her freestyle videos on social media. She signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018 and achieved mainstream success in 2019 with her hit singles "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit". "Cash Shit" earned quadruple platinum certification. Her commercial mixtape *Fever* (2019) and extended play *Suga* (2020) were also commercially successful, reaching the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart. She is a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop.

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February 15, 1995: Megan Thee Stallion's Birth

On February 15, 1995, Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, was born in San Antonio, Texas. She would later become a successful rapper and songwriter.

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1999: Lauryn Hill's Best New Artist Grammy Win

In 1999, Lauryn Hill won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, an accomplishment that Megan Thee Stallion would later achieve, becoming the second female hip hop artist to do so.

1999: Lauryn Hill Wins Best New Artist

In 1999, Lauryn Hill won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, preceding Megan Thee Stallion's win in the same category.

2013: Graduation from Pearland High School

In 2013, Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Pearland High School. This marked the end of her secondary education before pursuing higher education and a music career.

April 2016: Assault Charges Against Megan Thee Stallion Dismissed

In April 2016, assault charges against Megan Thee Stallion were dismissed after her ex-boyfriend failed to appear in court. This concluded a legal issue stemming from an incident in 2015.

2016: Release of "Like a Stallion"

In 2016, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut single "Like a Stallion," marking the official start of her music career.

2017: Releases of mixtapes and EP

In 2017, Megan Thee Stallion released SoundCloud-exclusive mixtapes Rich Ratchet and Megan Mix, and her EP Make It Hot, which included the hit "Last Week in HTx".

March 2018: Performance at SXSW Festival

In March 2018, Megan Thee Stallion performed at the SXSW Festival, following her signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment.

June 2018: Release of Tina Snow EP

In June 2018, Megan Thee Stallion released her EP Tina Snow, named after her alter ego. The EP was well-received by critics.

November 2018: Signing with 300 Entertainment

In November 2018, Megan Thee Stallion signed with 300 Entertainment, becoming the first woman on the label.

2018: Signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment

In 2018, Megan Thee Stallion signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment, marking a significant step in her professional career.

January 22, 2019: Release of "Big Ole Freak"

On January 22, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released "Big Ole Freak" as a single from Tina Snow, marking her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

May 17, 2019: Release of 'Fever'

On May 17, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released her mixtape Fever, which received critical acclaim.

May 21, 2019: Release of "Realer" Music Video

On May 21, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released the music video for her track "Realer", inspired by the blaxploitation film style.

June 20, 2019: Selection for XXL Freshman Class

On June 20, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion was selected as one of eleven artists for the 12th edition of XXL's "Freshman Class".

July 2019: Feature on Chance The Rapper's "Handsome"

In July 2019, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on Chance The Rapper's debut studio album The Big Day, on the track "Handsome."

August 2, 2019: 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' Premiere

On August 2, 2019, A Black Lady Sketch Show premiered on HBO, featuring Megan Thee Stallion's song "Hot Girl" in the opening title sequence.

September 2019: Signing with Roc Nation

In September 2019, Megan Thee Stallion signed a management deal with Roc Nation.

November 2019: Inclusion in Time 100 Next List

In November 2019, Time placed Megan Thee Stallion on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list, recognizing her as an emerging leader.

2019: Mainstream breakthrough with "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit"

In 2019, Megan Thee Stallion achieved mainstream success with the release of her singles "Hot Girl Summer" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Nicki Minaj) and "Cash Shit" (featuring DaBaby). "Hot Girl Summer" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Cash Shit" received quadruple platinum certification by the RIAA.

January 2020: Release of "Diamonds" and Suga Announcement

In January 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released "Diamonds" (featuring Normani) for the Birds of Prey soundtrack and announced her debut album Suga, releasing the single "B.I.T.C.H.".

February 2020: Feature on "Fkn Around" and Tonight Show Appearance

In February 2020, Megan Thee Stallion featured on the single "Fkn Around" by Phony Ppl and performed "B.I.T.C.H." on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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March 6, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Releases 'Suga' EP After Legal Action

On March 6, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the EP, Suga, against the wishes of 1501 Certified Entertainment, after a judge granted a temporary restraining order against the label. This marked a significant moment in her battle with her record label.

March 20, 2020: "Savage" Goes Viral on TikTok

On March 20, 2020, the song "Savage" from Megan Thee Stallion's EP went viral on TikTok due to a dance challenge by Keara Wilson, amassing millions of views and likes.

April 29, 2020: Release of "Savage Remix" featuring Beyoncé

On April 29, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the "Savage Remix" featuring Beyoncé, which became a chart-topping hit in the United States.

June 26, 2020: Release of "Girls in the Hood"

On June 26, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the song "Girls in the Hood", continuing her successful run of releases.

July 15, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Gunshot Wounds

On July 15, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion stated she had suffered gunshot wounds and had surgery to remove the bullets, contradicting an earlier report that she injured her foot on broken glass. This occurred after a car she was in with Tory Lanez was pulled over, and Lanez was arrested on gun charges.

July 2020: Shooting Incident

In July 2020, Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez in Los Angeles. This event later became a significant theme in her album Good News.

July 27, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Denounces Rumors and Reveals Shooting

On July 27, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion revealed that she had been shot in both feet and denounced rumors about the incident in an Instagram Live session. She tearfully recounted the shooting incident, marking a significant moment in publicly addressing the controversy.

August 2020: Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon

In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon, marking her entry into the beauty industry.

August 2020: Collaboration on "WAP" with Cardi B

In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion featured on Cardi B's single "WAP," which became her second number-one single in the U.S. and broke streaming records.

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September 2020: Billboard Music Award Nomination and Time 100 List

In September 2020, Megan Thee Stallion received her first Billboard Music Award nomination and was featured in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people.

October 8, 2020: Tory Lanez Charged with Shooting Megan Thee Stallion

On October 8, 2020, Tory Lanez was charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion by Los Angeles County prosecutors, leading to an arraignment scheduled for October 13 (later rescheduled). This marked a formal legal step in the ongoing controversy surrounding the shooting incident.

October 13, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Shooting in The New York Times

On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion addressed the shooting allegation further in an op-ed for The New York Times, highlighting the disrespect and disregard Black women face and recounting the violence she experienced.

October 2020: Release of "Don't Stop" and SNL Performance

In October 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Don't Stop" featuring Young Thug and performed on the 46th season premiere of Saturday Night Live, addressing social issues and supporting Black Lives Matter.

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2020: Billboard Hot 100 Success and Grammy Wins

In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion achieved two number-one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Savage Remix" (featuring Beyoncé) and "WAP" (Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion). "Savage Remix" won two Grammy Awards, and her debut album, Good News, reached number two on the Billboard 200.

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2020: Release of Suga

In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released her extended play Suga, which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200.

2020: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2020, Time magazine recognized Megan Thee Stallion as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

December 11, 2021: Graduation from Texas Southern University

On December 11, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in health administration.

2021: Release of 'Something for Thee Hotties'

In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion's compilation album Something for Thee Hotties peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and included the single "Thot Shit".

February 18, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion Files Suit Against Record Label Over 'Something for Thee Hotties' Album Recognition

On February 18, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion filed suit against her record label, claiming that 'Something for Thee Hotties' meets the definition of an album with at least 45 minutes of material. This was part of an ongoing dispute over her contract and album releases.

April 2022: Tory Lanez Arrested for Violating Protection Order

In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating the protection order relating to the case involving Megan Thee Stallion. He was released shortly after on an increased bond of $350,000.

December 13, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion Testifies in Tory Lanez's Assault Trial

On December 13, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion testified in Tory Lanez's assault trial, expressing that she wished he would have just shot and killed her. This testimony was a key moment in the legal proceedings.

December 2022: Tory Lanez Found Guilty

In December 2022, Tory Lanez was found guilty of first-degree assault with a firearm and other charges related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

December 23, 2022: Tory Lanez Convicted on Felony Charges in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

On December 23, 2022, a jury convicted Tory Lanez on three felony charges stemming from the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion: assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm. This marked a significant legal outcome in the case.

2022: Release of "Sweetest Pie" and 'Traumazine'

In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Sweetest Pie" (with Dua Lipa) and her second studio album Traumazine, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.

August 8, 2023: Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion

On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, marking a final resolution to the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case.

October 19, 2023: Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Reach Confidential Settlement

On October 19, 2023, attorneys for 1501 Certified Entertainment confirmed that "Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified have mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences, agreeing to amicably part ways".

2023: Parting Ways with Record Labels

In 2023, Megan Thee Stallion ended her association with 1501 and 300 Entertainment after legal disputes.

October 30, 2024: Megan Files Lawsuit Against Blogger Milagro Cooper

On October 30, 2024, Megan filed a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Cooper for alleged harassment and "churning out falsehoods" on behalf of Tory Lanez, related to his assault on her with a firearm.

November 2024: Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, Glorilla, and Soulja Boy Over Song Sampling

In November 2024, Rapper Plies sued Megan, Glorilla, and Soulja Boy over his song "Me & My Goons" for sampling it while the track was still infringed on Soulja's "Pretty Swag Boy."