History of Megan Thee Stallion in Timeline
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.
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.
1999: Lauryn Hill's Best New Artist Grammy Win
In 1999, Lauryn Hill became the first female rapper to win Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, a feat that Megan Thee Stallion would later achieve in 2020.
1999: Lauryn Hill's Grammy Win
In 1999, Lauryn Hill was the last female hip hop artist to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, a feat that Megan Thee Stallion would later achieve.
2013: Graduation from Pearland High School
In 2013, Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Pearland High School.
2015: Megan arrested on assault charges
In 2015, Megan Thee Stallion was arrested on assault charges after an incident with her ex-boyfriend at SXSW. She confronted him about cheating and having a baby with another woman, and an altercation ensued.
April 2016: Assault charges against Megan dismissed
In April 2016, assault charges against Megan Thee Stallion were dismissed after her ex-boyfriend failed to appear in court.
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.
November 2019: Inclusion on Time 100 Next List
In November 2019, Time placed Megan Thee Stallion on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list.
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.
September 2020: Billboard Music Award Nomination and Time 100 Inclusion
In September 2020, Megan Thee Stallion received her first-ever Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Rap Female Artist and was featured in the annual Time 100 list of the most-influential people in the world.
October 8, 2020: Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion
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 allegations in op-ed
On October 13, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion published an op-ed in The New York Times addressing the shooting allegation, discussing the disrespect and disregard Black women face. Megan also mentioned she was the victim of an act of violence where she was shot twice.
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.
2020: Inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2020, Time included Megan Thee Stallion on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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.
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: 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.
April 2022: Lanez arrested for violating protection order
In April 2022, Tory Lanez was arrested for violating the protection order relating to the shooting 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 and stated that she wished Tory would have just shot and killed her.
December 23, 2022: Tory Lanez convicted on three felony charges
On December 23, 2022, a jury convicted Tory Lanez on three felony charges: assault with a semiautomatic handgun, having a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and gross negligence in discharging his firearm related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
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.
August 8, 2023: Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison
On August 8, 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
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.
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 falsehoods on behalf of Tory Lanez regarding the assault on her via firearm.
November 2024: Plies sues Megan, Glorilla, and Soulja Boy
In November 2024, Rapper Plies sued Megan Thee Stallion, 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."
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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