History of Megan Thee Stallion in Timeline
Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper and actress who rose to prominence through viral freestyle videos on social media. She signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018 and has since achieved significant success in the music industry.
2006: Influence of Pimp C's Pimpalation album
In 2006, Pimp C's solo album, Pimpalation, influenced Megan Thee Stallion's style for his talk-rap delivery and "cockiness".
2015: Megan Arrested on Assault Charges
In 2015, Megan Thee Stallion was arrested on assault charges following an incident with her ex-boyfriend at SXSW. The incident occurred after she found out he cheated and had a baby with another woman, leading to a physical altercation.
April 2016: Assault Charges Dismissed
In April 2016, the assault charges against Megan Thee Stallion were dismissed after her ex-boyfriend failed to appear in court.
September 2017: Mentioning Creole Heritage
In September 2017, Megan Thee Stallion mentioned being part Creole in her songs "Cocky AF" and "Freak Nasty" as well as in a tweet.
July 2018: Cameraman Emilio Garcia Employed
In July 2018, Emilio Garcia was employed by Megan Thee Stallion as her cameraman.
March 2019: Death of Mother and Grandmother
In March 2019, Megan Thee Stallion's mother, Holly Thomas, died from a longstanding cancerous brain tumor, and Megan's grandmother died in the same month.
November 2019: Thanksgiving Turkey Donation
In November 2019, Megan Thee Stallion contributed $15,400 worth of Thanksgiving turkeys and helped hand them out to 1,050 households in need at the Houston Food Bank portwall pantry.
2019: Megan Thee Stallion watches Beyonce interviews for inspiration
In 2019, Megan Thee Stallion told Billboard that she watches old Beyoncé interviews when she is feeling down or unsure if she is making a right decision.
March 6, 2020: EP 'Suga' Released
On March 6, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the EP "Suga" against the wishes of her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, after a judge granted a temporary restraining order against the label.
April 2020: Donation to Bail Relief and Nursing Facility
In April 2020, Megan Thee Stallion donated over $10,000 to bail relief efforts for Houston protestors and teamed up with Amazon Music to donate to a Nursing Facility in Houston.
July 15, 2020: Statement about gunshot wounds
On July 15, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion stated that she had suffered gunshot wounds and had undergone surgery to remove the bullets.
July 27, 2020: Megan Thee Stallion reveals she was shot in both feet
On July 27, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion revealed that she had been shot in both feet, and denounced rumors in an Instagram Live session where she tearfully recounted the shooting incident.
October 8, 2020: Lanez Charged with Shooting Megan
On October 8, 2020, Tory Lanez was charged by Los Angeles County prosecutors with shooting Megan Thee Stallion. His arraignment was scheduled for October 13.
October 13, 2020: Megan Addresses Shooting Allegation
On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion addressed the shooting allegation in an op-ed for The New York Times, discussing the disrespect and disregard Black women face. She mentioned being shot twice after a party and expressed shock at the situation.
October 2020: Launch of "Don't Stop" scholarship fund
In October 2020, Megan Thee Stallion partnered with Amazon Music's rap rotation and launched the "Don't Stop" scholarship fund that awarded two women of color pursuing associate, bachelor or postgraduate degrees, $10,000 each.
2020: Judge on HBO's Legendary
In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion appeared as a judge on the premiere season of HBO's ballroom and voguing competition series Legendary.
February 2021: Launch of "Hotties Helping Houston"
In February 2021, Megan Thee Stallion launched "Hotties Helping Houston" to help senior citizens and single moms recovering from the area's storm-related devastation.
February 19, 2021: Confirmation of Relationship with Pardison Fontaine
On February 19, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her relationship with fellow rapper Pardison Fontaine via Instagram Live.
March 2021: Women on Top initiative with Fashion Nova
In March 2021, Megan Thee Stallion collaborated with Fashion Nova for the 'Women on Top" initiative, which gave away $1 million to support female-owned businesses and organizations.
June 2021: Scholarship at Roc Nation school and partnership with Cash App
In June 2021, Megan Thee Stallion offered a full tuition, four-year scholarship to the Roc Nation school of music, sports & entertainment at Long Island University and partnered with Cash App to make "Investing for Hotties" educational videos, also donating $1 million worth of stock to randomly-selected fans.
October 2021: Donation to Houston Random Acts of Kindness
In October 2021, as part of her wide-ranging agreement with Popeyes, Megan Thee Stallion made a six-figure donation to the charitable organization Houston Random Acts of Kindness.
December 16, 2021: First-look deal at Netflix
On December 16, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion signed an exclusive first-look deal at Netflix, to create and executive produce new series and other projects.
2021: Record Label Disputes 'Something for Thee Hotties' Album Status
In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion published Something for Thee Hotties, but the record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, did not recognize it as an album because it contained only 29 minutes of new material, leading to a contract dispute.
February 15, 2022: Launch of the Pete and Thomas Foundation
On February 15, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion launched a nonprofit program, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, in honor of her late mother and father.
February 17, 2022: Co-starring in A24's Dicks: The Musical
On February 17, 2022, it was announced that Megan Thee Stallion would co-star in A24's movie musical titled Dicks: The Musical.
February 18, 2022: Megan Files Suit Against Label Over Album Definition
On February 18, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion filed suit against her record label, claiming that "Something for Thee Hotties" met the definition of an album with at least 45 minutes of material, disputing the label's stance.
April 2022: Lanez Arrested for Violating Protection Order
In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating the protection order related to the shooting case involving Megan Thee Stallion. He was released shortly after on an increased bond of $350,000.
May 1, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston
On May 1, 2022, the Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner honored Megan Thee Stallion for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts by proclaiming May 2 Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston, Texas.
August 11, 2022: Announcement of the Traumazine Album
On August 11, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion announced via Twitter that her second studio album, Traumazine, would be released the following day.
August 12, 2022: Mention of Mother's Death in "Flip Flop"
On August 12, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion mentioned her mother's death in her song "Flip Flop" from the album, Traumazine.
December 13, 2022: Megan Testifies in Assault Trial
On December 13, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion testified in Tory Lanez's assault trial and expressed she wished he "would have just shot and killed me."
December 23, 2022: Lanez Convicted on Felony Charges
On December 23, 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted by a jury 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.
2022: Cosplay of Rumi Usagiyama
In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion published photos of her Halloween costume of Rumi Usagiyama.
May 2023: Ruling expected in Legal Dispute
By May 2023, a ruling was expected to be issued in legal dispute case between Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment.
June 2023: Cameraman Emilio Garcia Ends Employment
In June 2023, Emilio Garcia ended his employment with Megan Thee Stallion.
August 8, 2023: Tory Lanez Sentenced to Prison
On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
September 4, 2023: Announcement of "Bongos" Single with Cardi B
On September 4, 2023, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announced their new single titled "Bongos."
October 2023: Departure from Record Label
In October 2023, Megan Thee Stallion departed from her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment.
October 19, 2023: Megan and 1501 Reach Confidential Settlement
On October 19, 2023, attorneys for 1501 Certified Entertainment confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences, agreeing to part ways amicably.
November 3, 2023: Release of "Cobra"
On November 3, 2023, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Cobra" in anticipation of her album.
2023: End of relationship with Pardison Fontaine
In 2023, Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine ended their relationship.
2023: Dicks: The Musical debut
In 2023, the A24 musical film Dicks: The Musical, starring Megan Thee Stallion, debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
January 2024: Announcement of "Hot Girl Summer Tour"
In January 2024, Megan Thee Stallion appeared on Good Morning America to announce that she would be headlining her first tour, the "Hot Girl Summer Tour".
January 2024: Cameo Appearance in Mean Girls
In January 2024, Megan Thee Stallion made a cameo appearance in the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls; she also contributed to its soundtrack, writing the original song "Not My Fault" with Reneé Rapp.
January 2024: Doxing of Mother's Grave
In January 2024, fans of Nicki Minaj doxed the location of Megan Thee Stallion's mother Thomas' grave.
January 26, 2024: Release of "Hiss"
On January 26, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Hiss", which reached number one on the Apple Music charts a day after its release and later debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2, 2024: Signing a Distribution Deal with Warner Music
On February 2, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion signed a distribution deal with Warner Music.
April 2024: Lawsuit Filed Against Megan for Harassment
In April 2024, Megan Thee Stallion was sued by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, for harassment and creating a "hostile, abusive work environment" during his employment from July 2018 to June 2023. Megan denied the allegations.
May 10, 2024: Release of "Boa"
On May 10, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Boa" in anticipation of her album.
July 30, 2024: Kamala Harris presidential campaign rally
On July 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion and fellow rapper Quavo opened up for a Kamala Harris presidential campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia.
August 9, 2024: Release of Music Video for "Mamushi"
On August 9, 2024, the music video for Megan Thee Stallion's single "Mamushi," featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, was released after going viral on TikTok.
September 5, 2024: Release of Music Video for "Neva Play" and single "We Will Rock You"
On September 5, 2024, the music video for Megan Thee Stallion's single "Neva Play" featuring RM of BTS was released and her cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You" was released as a single.
September 2024: Pepsi Advertisement with "We Will Rock You"
In September 2024, Megan Thee Stallion covered Queen's 1977 hit single "We Will Rock You" in a Pepsi television advertisement.
October 16, 2024: Trailer Release for Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words
On October 16, 2024, Amazon Prime Video released the trailer for Megan Thee Stallion's upcoming documentary about a dark time in her life called Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words.
October 25, 2024: Release of Megan: Act II
On October 25, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released a reissue of her album Megan, titled Megan: Act II.
October 30, 2024: Megan Files Lawsuit Against Blogger Milagro Cooper
On October 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion filed a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Cooper for alleged harassment and spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez regarding his assault on her via firearm.
October 31, 2024: Release of Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words
On October 31, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words was released on Amazon Prime Video.
December 6, 2024: Feature on Twice's "Strategy"
On December 6, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on South Korean girl group Twice's title track "Strategy" from their EP of the same name.
February 28, 2025: Featured on Lisa's "Rapunzel"
On February 28, 2025, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on the digital release of "Rapunzel" from Alter Ego, the first studio album by Thai rapper Lisa.
May 30, 2025: Announced anime series in collaboration with Carl Jones
On May 30, 2025, Megan Thee Stallion announced an anime series in collaboration with The Boondocks producer Carl Jones.
2025: Relationship with Klay Thompson
In 2025, Megan Thee Stallion confirmed that she was in a relationship with NBA basketball player Klay Thompson.
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