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 an American rapper and songwriter. She rose to prominence in the late 2010s with mixtapes and EPs, achieving mainstream success with hits like "Hot Girl Summer." Known for her confident and explicit lyrics, she has won multiple awards, including Grammy Awards. Beyond music, she has also ventured into business and acting, demonstrating her diverse talents and entrepreneurial spirit.
2015: Arrested on Assault Charges
In 2015, Megan Thee Stallion was arrested on assault charges following an incident with her ex-boyfriend at SXSW, after she confronted him about infidelity and a child with another woman and an altercation ensued.
April 2016: Assault Charges Dismissed
In April 2016, the assault charges against Megan Thee Stallion were dismissed after her ex-boyfriend didn't appear in court.
March 2018: Performed at SXSW Festival
In March 2018, Megan Thee Stallion performed at SXSW Festival after signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment.
June 2018: Release of 'Tina Snow' EP
In June 2018, Megan Thee Stallion released the EP Tina Snow, named after her alter ego, "Tina Snow".
November 2018: Signing with 300 Entertainment
In November 2018, Megan Thee Stallion signed with 300 Entertainment, becoming the first woman on the label.
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. The song 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, which received 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". Her freestyle in the cypher was praised by music critics.
July 2019: Featured 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.
August 2019: "Hot Girl Summer" Success
In August 2019, Megan's single "Hot Girl Summer", featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first top 20 single, and topping the Rolling Stone 100.
September 2019: Signing with Roc Nation
In September 2019, Megan Thee Stallion signed a management deal with Roc Nation.
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.
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: Features and Appearance on The Tonight Show
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: Suga EP Release
On March 6, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the EP "Suga" against the wishes of her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, after obtaining a temporary restraining order from a judge.
March 20, 2020: "Savage" Goes Viral on TikTok
On March 20, 2020, the song "Savage", from the EP Suga, went viral on TikTok, due to a dance challenge video by Keara Wilson. The video amassed millions of views and likes.
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.
April 29, 2020: Release of "Savage" Remix ft. Beyoncé
On April 29, 2020, the remix of "Savage" featuring Beyoncé was released.
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: Named Revlon Global Brand Ambassador
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon.
August 2020: Release of "WAP" and Second Number-One Single
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 streaming records.
October 13, 2020: Op-Ed 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, writing about the disrespect and disregard faced by Black women.
October 2020: "Don't Stop" Scholarship Fund Launch
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.
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 performed a "politically-charged" version of "Savage" that evening.
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, along with its fourth single, "Body", and its accompanying music video.
2020: Judge on Legendary
In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion appeared as a judge on the premiere season of HBO's ballroom and voguing competition series Legendary.
January 14, 2021: Featured 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: "34+35" Remix Music Video Release
On February 12, 2021, the music video for the remix of Ariana Grande's "34+35", featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat, was released.
February 2021: Launch of "Hotties Helping Houston"
In February 2021, Megan Thee Stallion launched "Hotties Helping Houston" with various organizations and celebrities to help senior citizens and single moms recovering from storm related devastation in the area.
March 2021: 'Women on Top' Initiative
In March 2021, Megan Thee Stallion collaborated with Fashion Nova for the 'Women on Top" initiative, donating $1 million to support female-owned businesses and organizations. She also donated $50,000 after the Atlanta spa shootings to Advancing Justice Atlanta.
June 2021: Scholarship and "Investing for Hotties" Partnership
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, donating $1 million worth of stock to randomly-selected fans.
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 2021: Donation to Houston Random Acts of Kindness
In October 2021, Megan Thee Stallion, as part of her agreement with Popeyes, made a six-figure donation to the charitable organization Houston Random Acts of Kindness.
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.
December 16, 2021: Netflix First-Look Deal
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: Something for Thee Hotties Release
In 2021, after Megan released 'Something for Thee Hotties', her record label refused to recognize it as an album due to it containing 29 minutes of new material instead of the required 45, resulting in a dispute.
February 15, 2022: Launching of Pete and Thomas Foundation
On February 15, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion announced the launching of a nonprofit program, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, in honor of her late mother and father Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete Jr.
February 17, 2022: Co-starring in Dicks: The Musical
On February 17, 2022, it was announced that Megan Thee Stallion will co-star in A24's first movie musical titled Dicks: The Musical.
February 18, 2022: Lawsuit Against Record Label
On February 18, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion filed a lawsuit against her record label, claiming that "Something for Thee Hotties" met the criteria for being recognized as an album, as it contained at least 45 minutes of material.
April 2022: Lanez Arrested for Violating Protection Order
In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protective order related to the assault case involving Megan Thee Stallion, but was soon released after posting an increased bond of $350,000.
August 11, 2022: Announcement of Traumazine Album Release
On August 11, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion announced via Twitter that her second studio album, Traumazine, would be released the following day.
December 13, 2022: Megan Testifies in Assault Trial
On December 13, 2022, Megan Thee Stallion testified in Tory Lanez's assault trial, expressing that she wished he would have fatally shot her.
December 23, 2022: Tory Lanez Convicted
On December 23, 2022, Tory Lanez was found guilty by a jury on three felony counts related to the shooting incident. These charges included assault with a semiautomatic handgun, possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm.
May 2023: Ruling Expected in Lawsuit
By May 2023, a ruling was expected to be issued in the lawsuit between Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment after an in-person deposition in mid-October.
August 8, 2023: Tory Lanez Sentenced to Prison
On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez received a sentence of 10 years in prison for his involvement in the shooting incident with Megan Thee Stallion.
September 4, 2023: Announcement of "Bongos" single
On September 4, 2023, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announced their new single "Bongos".
October 2023: Departure from 1501 Certified Entertainment
In October 2023, Megan Thee Stallion departed from her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment, releasing her new single, "Cobra" independently on November 2 from her third album.
October 19, 2023: Settlement Reached with 1501 Certified Entertainment
On October 19, 2023, attorneys for 1501 Certified Entertainment confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion and the label reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal disputes and agreed to part ways amicably.
November 3, 2023: Release of "Cobra"
On November 3, 2023, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Cobra" from her album, Megan.
2023: Dicks: The Musical Debuts
In 2023, the A24 musical film Dicks: The Musical, in which Megan Thee Stallion co-stars, 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 in Mean Girls and Contribution to Soundtrack
In January 2024, Megan Thee Stallion made a cameo appearance in the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls and contributed to its soundtrack, writing the original song "Not My Fault" with Reneé Rapp.
January 26, 2024: Release of "Hiss"
On January 26, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Hiss".
February 2, 2024: Signing distribution deal with Warner Music
On February 2, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion signed a distribution deal with Warner Music.
May 10, 2024: Release of "Boa"
On May 10, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Boa".
June 2, 2024: Announcement of self-titled third studio album, Megan
On June 2, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion announced her self-titled third studio album, Megan, which was released on June 28.
July 30, 2024: Performance at Kamala Harris Rally
On July 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo opened up for a Kamala Harris presidential campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia.
August 9, 2024: Release of "Mamushi" music video
On August 9, 2024, the music video for Megan Thee Stallion's fourth single from the album, "Mamushi," featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, was released after going viral on TikTok.
September 5, 2024: Release of "Neva Play" music video and "We Will Rock You" single
On September 5, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion's music video for "Neva Play" featuring RM of BTS was released. Also, Megan's cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You" was released as a single, sampling the original chorus.
September 2024: Pepsi Commercial Featuring Cover of "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's upcoming documentary about a dark time in her life called Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words.
October 18, 2024: Announcement of Megan: Act II reissue
On October 18, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion announced a reissue of her album Megan, titled Megan: Act II, which was released on October 25, 2024.
October 25, 2024: Release of Megan: Act II
On October 25, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion's album Megan: Act II was released.
October 30, 2024: Lawsuit Against Blogger Milagro Cooper
On October 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion initiated legal action against blogger Milagro Cooper, alleging harassment and spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez concerning the assault with a firearm.
October 31, 2024: Release of Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words
On October 31, 2024, the documentary about Megan Thee Stallion's life, titled Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, was released.
November 2024: Plies Sues Megan, Glorilla and Soulja Boy
In November 2024, Plies filed a lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, Glorilla, and Soulja Boy over his song "Me & My Goons", alleging it was sampled while the track was still infringed on Soulja's "Pretty Swag Boy."
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: Announcement of Anime Series
On May 30, 2025, Megan Thee Stallion announced an anime series in collaboration with The Boondocks producer Carl Jones.
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