Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Megan Thee Stallion
How Megan Thee Stallion built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, is a prominent American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She rose to fame with her freestyles on social media and is known for her confident and empowering lyrics, often celebrating female sexuality and independence. Her breakthrough came with hits like "Hot Girl Summer" and subsequent successful albums and collaborations. Beyond her music, she has become a cultural icon, recognized for her influence on fashion and popular culture.
2016: Release of Debut Single "Like a Stallion"
In 2016, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut single "Like a Stallion."
2017: Professional Solo Debut with Make It Hot EP
In 2017, Megan Thee Stallion made her professional solo debut with the 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 SXSW Festival.
June 2018: Release of Tina Snow EP
In June 2018, Megan Thee Stallion released the EP Tina Snow, named after her alter ego.
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 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, which became her first Billboard Hot 100 chart entry, peaking at number 65.
May 17, 2019: Release of Fever mixtape
On May 17, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released her mixtape Fever to critical acclaim.
May 21, 2019: Release of Realer music video
On May 21, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion released the music video for the track "Realer", which was 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 Album
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, using Megan'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.
2019: Mainstream Success with Fever
In 2019, Megan Thee Stallion achieved mainstream success with the release of her commercial mixtape Fever, which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart.
January 2020: Release of Diamonds and Album Announcement
In January 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Diamonds" featuring singer Normani for the soundtrack of the superhero film Birds of Prey (2020). That same month, she announced her debut album Suga and released the lead 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 appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing "B.I.T.C.H.".
March 6, 2020: Megan releases 'Suga' EP after restraining order
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.
March 20, 2020: Savage Goes Viral on TikTok
On March 20, 2020, the song "Savage" from the EP Suga went viral on TikTok, when popular user Keara Wilson used it for a dance challenge video, amassing millions of views and likes.
April 29, 2020: Release of Savage Remix featuring Beyoncé
On April 29, 2020, a remix of the song "Savage" featuring Beyoncé was released, becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first top 10 entry in the United States shortly after the remix's release, eventually becoming her first chart topper in the country.
June 26, 2020: Release of Girls in the Hood
On June 26, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the song "Girls in the Hood".
August 2020: Becoming Revlon Global Brand Ambassador
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon.
August 2020: Feature on Cardi B's WAP
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion featured on Cardi B's single "WAP" and appeared in its music video. "WAP" became her second number-one single in the U.S., breaking the record for the most streams for a song in its first week of release in the U.S.
October 2020: Release of Don't Stop and SNL Performance
In October 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Don't Stop" featuring rapper Young Thug, and promoted it by performing on the 46th season premiere of Saturday Night Live. She also performed a "politically-charged" version of "Savage" that evening, in which she addressed racism, the Attorney General of Kentucky Daniel Cameron, and sent a message about the importance of protecting black women and the Black Lives Matter movement.
November 13, 2020: Announcement of Good News Album
On November 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion announced the upcoming release of her debut studio album, Good News.
November 20, 2020: Release of Good News and Body
On November 20, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album, Good News, and the single "Body", with its accompanying music video. "Body" was a commercial success and made her the first woman in history to achieve three number-one Streaming Songs in a single calendar year.
2020: Breakthrough with Suga and Savage Remix
In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion had her breakthrough with the release of the extended play Suga, which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart, and the single "Savage"; the latter's 2020 remix with Beyoncé won Megan two Grammy Awards and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 14, 2021: Feature on 34+35 Remix
On January 14, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on a remix of Ariana Grande's single "34+35", the second single from her sixth studio album Positions, alongside American singer and rapper Doja Cat.
February 12, 2021: Release of 34+35 Remix Music Video
On February 12, 2021, a music video for the remix of "34+35" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, and Doja Cat was released.
September 16, 2021: Posty Fest 2021 Lineup Announcement
On September 16, 2021, Post Malone announced the Posty Fest 2021 lineup, with Megan Thee Stallion as one of the performers at the festival based in Arlington, Texas, to be held that October.
October 29, 2021: Release of Something for Thee Hotties
On October 29, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion released Something for Thee Hotties, a collection of previously unreleased songs and freestyles. The compilation album debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200, becoming Megan Thee Stallion's fourth top 10.
2021: Record label disputes 'Something for Thee Hotties' status
In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion published Something for Thee Hotties. The record label did not recognize it as an album, because it has 29 minutes of new material instead of 45, so the rapper would have to release two more albums in addition to Something.
2021: Release of Something for Thee Hotties and Grammy Nomination
In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion's compilation album Something for Thee Hotties peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and included the US top-20 single "Thot Shit", which received a Grammy Award nomination.
February 18, 2022: Megan files suit against record label
On February 18, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion filed suit against her record label, claiming that her album Something for Thee Hotties respects the definition of an album with at least 45 minutes of material.
2022: Release of Traumazine
In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion released her second studio album, Traumazine, which was her final release under 1501 and 300 Entertainment and included the single "Sweetest Pie", which peaked at number 15 in the US.
May 2023: Ruling expected in lawsuit against 1501 Entertainment
By May 2023, a ruling was expected to be issued regarding Megan Thee Stallion's lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment, after Megan was summoned for an in-person deposition in mid-October.
October 19, 2023: Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified reach settlement
On October 19, 2023, attorneys for 1501 Certified Entertainment confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences, agreeing to amicably part ways.
2023: Founding Hot Girl Productions
In 2023, Megan Thee Stallion founded her own record label, Hot Girl Productions.
2024: Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words documentary
In 2024, Megan Thee Stallion headlined her own documentary film titled Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words.
2024: Release of Megan and Success of Hiss
In 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released her third studio album, Megan. It spawned the single "Hiss", which became Megan's first solo song to top the Hot 100 and made her the first solo female rapper to debut atop the Billboard Global 200.
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