Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. She gained popularity through freestyle videos on social media before signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018. Her breakthrough came in 2019 with hits like "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit," the latter reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving quadruple platinum certification. Her mixtape "Fever" (2019) and extended play "Suga" (2020) both peaked in the Billboard 200's top ten.
February 15, 1995: Megan Jovon Ruth Pete is born
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, who would become known as Megan Thee Stallion, is born in San Antonio, Texas.
1999: Lauryn Hill Wins Best New Artist Grammy
Lauryn Hill becomes the first female rapper to win the Best New Artist Grammy Award, setting a precedent for future female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion.
2006: Pimp C Releases Influential Album "Pimpalation"
Pimp C, a rapper who Megan Thee Stallion cites as an influence, releases his solo album "Pimpalation."
2013: Starts Uploading Freestyles on Social Media
Megan Thee Stallion begins uploading videos of herself freestyling on social media while attending Prairie View A&M University, marking the beginning of her rise to online fame.
2013: Graduates High School and Begins College
Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Pearland High School and begins her college education at Prairie View A&M University, marking a new chapter in her life.
2015: Assault Charges and Incident with Ex-Boyfriend
Megan Thee Stallion was arrested on assault charges after an altercation with her ex-boyfriend at SXSW. She alleged he was physically aggressive after she confronted him about cheating.
April 2016: Dismissal of Assault Charges
Assault charges against Megan Thee Stallion were dismissed after her ex-boyfriend failed to appear in court.
June 2016: Love & Hip Hop: Houston Spin-off Postponed
The proposed spin-off of the Love & Hip Hop franchise, Love & Hip Hop: Houston, for which Megan Thee Stallion auditioned, is put on hold indefinitely.
2016: Releases First Single "Like a Stallion"
Megan Thee Stallion releases her debut single, "Like a Stallion," taking her first step into the music industry as a solo artist.
September 2017: Releases Debut EP "Make It Hot"
Megan Thee Stallion makes her official solo debut with the commercially released EP "Make It Hot," featuring the successful single "Last Week in HTx."
September 2017: Creole Heritage Mention
Megan Thee Stallion publicly mentioned her Creole heritage in her songs and on social media.
March 2018: SXSW Performance
Megan Thee Stallion performed at the SXSW Festival, showcasing her talent to a wider audience.
April 14, 2018: Megan Thee Stallion First Uses "Hot Girl Summer"
Megan Thee Stallion first uses the phrase "hot girl summer" in a tweet.
November 2018: Signing with 300 Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion signed with 300 Entertainment, becoming the first woman to do so. This marked a significant step in her career, providing greater resources and exposure.
2018: Signs with 1501 Certified Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion signs with 1501 Certified Entertainment, marking a significant step in her career.
January 22, 2019: Release of "Big Ole Freak"
Megan Thee Stallion released "Big Ole Freak" as a single from her EP Tina Snow, accompanied by a music video. The song sampled "Is It Love This Time" and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 65.
March 2019: Mother's and Great-Grandmother's Passing
Megan Thee Stallion's mother, Holly Thomas, passed away from a cancerous brain tumor, and her great-grandmother died in the same month.
May 17, 2019: Release of "Fever" Mixtape
Megan Thee Stallion released her second mixtape, "Fever", which garnered critical acclaim and appeared on several year-end best-of lists.
May 21, 2019: Release of "Realer" Music Video
Megan Thee Stallion released the music video for "Realer," the opening track from her "Fever" mixtape. The video drew inspiration from blaxploitation film aesthetics.
June 20, 2019: XXL Freshman Class Inclusion
Megan Thee Stallion was selected as one of the eleven artists featured in XXL's 12th "Freshman Class," a coveted recognition for emerging hip-hop talents. Her freestyle during the cypher was highly praised.
July 2019: Feature on Chance the Rapper's Album
Megan Thee Stallion was featured on the track "Handsome" from Chance the Rapper's debut studio album, "The Big Day." This collaboration increased her visibility within the music industry.
August 2, 2019: "Hot Girl" Featured in A Black Lady Sketch Show
Megan Thee Stallion's song "Hot Girl" was used in the opening title sequence of HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show," introducing her music to a broader audience.
August 9, 2019: Release of "Hot Girl Summer"
Megan Thee Stallion released "Hot Girl Summer," a collaborative single featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign. Inspired by her viral "hot girl summer" meme, the song reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first top 20 single.
August 2019: Twitter Creates Emoji for Megan Thee Stallion's Signature Ad-lib
Twitter creates an official emoji for Megan Thee Stallion's signature tongue symbol, highlighting her widespread cultural impact.
September 2019: Megan Thee Stallion Trademarks "Hot Girl Summer"
Megan Thee Stallion officially trademarks the term "hot girl summer", further solidifying her influence on pop culture.
September 2019: Signing with Roc Nation Management
Megan Thee Stallion signed a management deal with Roc Nation, signifying her rising status within the music industry and providing access to experienced management support.
November 2019: Thanksgiving Turkey Donation
Megan Thee Stallion contributed $15,400 worth of Thanksgiving turkeys to 1,050 households in need at the Houston Food Bank.
November 2019: Inclusion in Time 100 Next List
Megan Thee Stallion was recognized on Time magazine's inaugural "Time 100 Next" list, highlighting her rising influence and potential for future impact.
2019: Mainstream Breakthrough with "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit"
Megan Thee Stallion experiences a major breakthrough with the release of her singles "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit," propelling her into the mainstream music scene.
January 2020: Release of "Diamonds" and "B.I.T.C.H.", Suga Album Announcement
Megan Thee Stallion released "Diamonds" featuring Normani for the "Birds of Prey" film soundtrack and announced her debut album, "Suga." She also released the lead single "B.I.T.C.H.", marking the beginning of her album rollout.
February 2020: Feature on "Fkn Around", "B.I.T.C.H." Performance on The Tonight Show
Megan Thee Stallion featured on Phony Ppl's single "Fkn Around" and performed "B.I.T.C.H." on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," gaining further exposure and promoting her music.
March 6, 2020: Release of Suga EP
Megan Thee Stallion released the EP "Suga" despite opposition from her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, after obtaining a temporary restraining order against them.
March 2020: Megan Thee Stallion Reveals "Suga" EP Cover Art
Megan Thee Stallion reveals the cover art of her EP "Suga", which is inspired by her signature tongue symbol.
March 20, 2020: "Savage" TikTok Dance Challenge
Megan Thee Stallion's song "Savage" went viral on TikTok due to a dance challenge created by Keara Wilson, accumulating over 15 million views and contributing to the song's popularity.
April 2020: Donations and Relief Efforts
Megan donated over $10,000 for bail relief efforts for Houston protestors and teamed up with Amazon Music to donate to a Nursing Facility in Houston. Proceeds from her "Savage" remix with Beyoncé, exceeding $2.5 million, went to Bread of Life for COVID-19 relief in Houston.
April 29, 2020: Release of "Savage" Remix with Beyoncé
Megan Thee Stallion released a remix of "Savage" featuring Beyoncé, which helped propel the song to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first chart-topping single in the country.
May 2020: Judge on HBO Max's "Legendary"
Megan Thee Stallion became a judge on HBO Max's voguing-ballroom competition show "Legendary," showcasing her expertise and connection to ballroom culture.
June 26, 2020: Release of "Girls in the Hood"
Megan Thee Stallion released the single "Girls in the Hood," continuing her streak of releases and solidifying her presence in the music scene.
July 2020: Shooting Incident with Tory Lanez
Megan Thee Stallion is shot in the foot by rapper Tory Lanez, an event that deeply impacts her life and career and becomes a central theme in her album "Good News."
July 15, 2020: Shooting Incident and Initial Reports
Megan Thee Stallion revealed she had suffered gunshot wounds and undergone surgery, contradicting earlier reports of a foot injury. Tory Lanez was arrested on gun charges after a car they were in was pulled over by police.
July 27, 2020: Public Revelation of Shooting Details
Megan Thee Stallion disclosed she had been shot in both feet and publicly accused Tory Lanez of shooting her during an Instagram Live session. She claimed she initially didn't report the incident to police out of fear. Lanez's team denied the accusations and alleged a smear campaign.
August 2020: Feature on Cardi B's "WAP"
Megan Thee Stallion was featured on Cardi B's single "WAP" and appeared in its music video. The song became her second number-one single in the US, setting a record for first-week streams.
October 8, 2020: Tory Lanez Charged with Shooting
Tory Lanez was officially charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion by Los Angeles County prosecutors.
October 13, 2020: Protection Order and New York Times Op-Ed
Megan Thee Stallion was granted a protection order against Tory Lanez, requiring him to maintain distance and surrender any firearms. She also published an op-ed in The New York Times addressing the shooting and the disrespect Black women often face.
October 2020: "Don't Stop" Scholarship Fund
Megan partnered with Amazon Music to launch the "Don't Stop" scholarship fund, awarding $10,000 each to two women of color pursuing higher education.
2020: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Megan Thee Stallion's rising influence and cultural impact are recognized by Time magazine as she is included in their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2020: Releases Mixtape "Fever" and EP "Suga"
Megan Thee Stallion releases her mixtape "Fever" and extended play "Suga," both achieving commercial success and peaking within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
2020: Megan Thee Stallion Judges "Legendary" Season 1
Megan Thee Stallion appears as a judge on the premiere season of HBO's ballroom and voguing competition series "Legendary."
2020: Achieves Number-One Hits and Grammy Wins
Megan Thee Stallion scores two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Savage Remix" (featuring Beyoncé) and "WAP" (with Cardi B). "Savage Remix" earns her two Grammy Awards.
February 2021: "Hotties Helping Houston" Initiative
Megan launched "Hotties Helping Houston" with US House Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, various organizations, and celebrities to aid senior citizens and single moms recovering from storm devastation in Houston.
February 19, 2021: Relationship Confirmation with Pardison Fontaine
Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her relationship with rapper Pardison Fontaine on Instagram Live.
March 2021: "Women on Top" Initiative and Atlanta Spa Shootings Donation
Megan collaborated with Fashion Nova for the "Women on Top" initiative, giving away $1 million to support female-owned businesses. She also joined Fashion Nova and journalist May Lee to donate $50,000 to Advancing Justice Atlanta after the Atlanta spa shootings.
June 2021: Roc Nation School Scholarship and "Investing for Hotties"
Megan offered a full tuition, four-year scholarship to the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment and partnered with Cash App for "Investing for Hotties" educational videos, donating $1 million worth of stock to fans.
September 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Partners with Nike
Megan Thee Stallion partners with Nike for a promotional campaign and fitness program through the Nike Training Club app.
October 14, 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Signs Deal with Popeyes
Megan Thee Stallion signs a wide-ranging deal with Popeyes, including her own franchise, a new hot sauce called "Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce," and co-branded merchandise.
October 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Appears on "First We Feast" and "Hot Ones"
Megan Thee Stallion appears on popular online shows "First We Feast" and "Hot Ones".
December 11, 2021: Graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion completes her college journey by graduating from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in health administration, showcasing her dedication to education alongside her music career.
December 16, 2021: Megan Thee Stallion Signs Deal with Netflix
Megan Thee Stallion signs an exclusive first-look deal at Netflix to create and executive produce new series and other projects.
2021: Release of Something for Thee Hotties
Megan Thee Stallion released "Something for Thee Hotties", which her record label didn't recognize as an album due to its length, leading to further contractual disputes.
2021: Megan Thee Stallion Snubs Martin Brundle at US Grand Prix
Megan Thee Stallion's bodyguards prevent Martin Brundle from interviewing her at the 2021 United States Grand Prix, leading to the introduction of the "Brundle Clause" in F1.
2021: Releases Debut Album "Good News" and Compilation Album "Something for Thee Hotties"
Megan Thee Stallion releases her critically acclaimed debut album "Good News" and compilation album "Something for Thee Hotties," both achieving commercial success.
February 17, 2022: Megan Thee Stallion to Star in A24 Musical "Dicks: The Musical"
It is announced that Megan Thee Stallion will co-star in A24's first movie musical, "Dicks: The Musical."
February 18, 2022: Lawsuit Regarding Album Definition
Megan Thee Stallion filed a lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment claiming that her release "Something for Thee Hotties" met the definition of an album with at least 45 minutes of material, despite the label's disagreement.
April 2022: Tory Lanez Arrested for Violating Protection Order
Tory Lanez was arrested for violating a protection order in connection with the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case and was later released on a higher bond amount.
August 12, 2022: Release of "Traumazine"
Megan Thee Stallion released her album "Traumazine," which included the song "Flip Flop" addressing her mother's death.
December 13, 2022: Testimony in Tory Lanez's Assault Trial
Megan Thee Stallion testified in Tory Lanez's assault trial, stating that she wished he had killed her instead.
December 2022: Tory Lanez Found Guilty
Tory Lanez is convicted on all counts related to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, bringing a sense of justice to the situation.
December 23, 2022: Tory Lanez Found Guilty
A jury convicted Tory Lanez on three felony charges related to 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: Anime Fandom and Cosplay
Megan Thee Stallion showcased her love for anime, particularly "My Hero Academia" and "Naruto," and cosplayed as characters from these series.
2022: Megan Thee Stallion Partners with Cheetos for Super Bowl Commercial
Megan Thee Stallion partners with Cheetos for a Super Bowl commercial, further demonstrating her mainstream appeal.
May 2023: Madame Tussauds Unveils Megan Thee Stallion Wax Figures
Madame Tussauds unveils two new wax figures of Megan Thee Stallion at its locations in Las Vegas and New York.
May 2023: Expected Ruling Date
This was the expected date for a ruling in Megan Thee Stallion's lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment, before the settlement was reached in October.
August 8, 2023: Tory Lanez Sentenced
Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
September 4, 2023: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Release "Bongos"
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion announced their new single "Bongos".
October 2023: Megan Thee Stallion Departs 1501 Certified Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion departs from her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment, marking a significant shift in her career trajectory.
October 19, 2023: Settlement with 1501 Certified Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment reached a confidential settlement, ending their legal disputes and parting ways amicably.
November 3, 2023: Megan Thee Stallion Releases "Cobra"
Megan Thee Stallion releases "Cobra", the first single from her upcoming third studio album.
2023: Breakup with Pardison Fontaine
Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine ended their relationship.
2023: Parts Ways with 1501 and 300 Entertainment
Following the shooting trial and legal disputes, Megan Thee Stallion leaves 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment to pursue an independent music career.
January 2024: Doxing of Mother's Grave
Fans of Nicki Minaj doxed the location of Holly Thomas's grave before the release of Minaj's single "Big Foot."
January 2024: Megan Thee Stallion Cameos in "Mean Girls" Musical Adaptation
Megan Thee Stallion makes a cameo appearance in the movie musical adaptation of "Mean Girls" and writes an original song for its soundtrack titled "Not My Fault" with Reneé Rapp.
January 26, 2024: Megan Thee Stallion Releases "Hiss"
Megan Thee Stallion releases "Hiss", the second single from her upcoming third studio album. The song reaches number one on Apple Music charts and debuts atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her third No. 1 hit and her first solo number one.
February 2, 2024: Megan Thee Stallion Signs Distribution Deal with Warner Music
Megan Thee Stallion signs a distribution deal with Warner Music.
2024: Megan Thee Stallion Appears in "Mean Girls" Remake and Contributes to Soundtrack
Megan Thee Stallion appears in the 2024 movie musical remake of "Mean Girls" and contributes to its soundtrack.
2024: Achieves First Solo Number-One Hit with "Hiss"
Megan Thee Stallion's single "Hiss" becomes her first solo song to top the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying her position as a leading artist in the music industry.