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, songwriter, and actress. She rose to prominence through viral freestyle videos on social media, signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018. Her commercial mixtape 'Fever' (2019) and EP 'Suga' (2020) achieved mainstream success, both reaching the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 2018: Cameraman Start Date
In July 2018, Emilio Garcia started working as Megan Thee Stallion's cameraman.
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, where it peaked at number 65.
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," drawing inspiration from the blaxploitation film style.
June 20, 2019: Selection for XXL's "Freshman Class"
On June 20, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion was chosen as one of eleven artists for the 12th edition of XXL's "Freshman Class". Her freestyle in the cypher garnered praise from music critics.
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, contributing to the track "Handsome."
August 2, 2019: Premiere of A Black Lady Sketch Show featuring "Hot Girl"
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.
August 2019: Release of "Hot Girl Summer"
In August 2019, Megan Thee Stallion's single "Hot Girl Summer," featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign, peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking her first top 20 single, and topped the Rolling Stone 100.
September 2019: Signing with Roc Nation
In September 2019, Megan Thee Stallion signed a management deal with Roc Nation.
January 2020: Release of "Diamonds" and Album Announcement
In January 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Diamonds" featuring Normani for the Birds of Prey soundtrack. Also that month, she announced her debut album Suga and released the lead single "B.I.T.C.H.".
February 2020: Feature on "Fkn Around" and Fallon Performance
In February 2020, Megan Thee Stallion was featured on the single "Fkn Around" by Phony Ppl and performed "B.I.T.C.H." on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
March 6, 2020: Suga EP Release
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, Megan Thee Stallion's song "Savage" went viral on TikTok, sparking a dance challenge video by Keara Wilson that amassed millions of views and likes.
April 29, 2020: Release of "Savage (Remix)" featuring Beyoncé
On April 29, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released a remix of "Savage" featuring Beyoncé. The song quickly rose into the top 10 in the United States and eventually reached the number one spot.
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: Collaboration with Cardi B on "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. (93 million).
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 it on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Her performance of "Savage" addressed racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. She also penned an op-ed for The New York Times titled "Why I Speak Up for Black Women."
November 20, 2020: Release of Debut Album 'Good News'
On November 20, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion released her debut studio album, Good News, along with its fourth single, "Body".
2020: Appearance in Sarah Cooper Comedy Special and Grammy Nominations
In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion appeared in the comedy special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine. She also received four nominations at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for "Savage (Remix)".
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", alongside Doja Cat.
February 12, 2021: "34+35" Remix Music Video Release
On February 12, 2021, the music video for the remix of "34+35" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, and Doja Cat was released.
September 16, 2021: Announcement of Posty Fest Performance
On September 16, 2021, Post Malone announced the Posty Fest 2021 lineup, including Megan Thee Stallion as one of the performers. The festival took place in October in Arlington, Texas.
October 29, 2021: Release of 'Something for Thee Hotties'
On October 29, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion released 'Something for Thee Hotties', a compilation of previously unreleased songs and freestyles.
2021: Something for Thee Hotties Release
In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion published "Something for Thee Hotties", which her record label did not recognize as an album due to its length of new material.
February 18, 2022: Filed Suit 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 definition of an album with at least 45 minutes of material.
May 2023: Ruling Expected in Lawsuit
A ruling in the lawsuit with 1501 Certified Entertainment was expected by May 2023.
June 2023: Cameraman End Date
In June 2023, Emilio Garcia's employment as Megan Thee Stallion's cameraman concluded.
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 differences, amicably parting ways.
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