Megan Thee Stallion's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Megan Thee Stallion.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Lauryn Hill's Grammy Win

In 1999, Lauryn Hill won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, marking the first time a female hip hop artist had achieved this. Megan Thee Stallion would later win the same award.

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.

November 2019: Inclusion in "Time 100 Next" List

In November 2019, Time magazine included Megan Thee Stallion on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list.

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.

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).

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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. A few days later, she was featured in the annual Time 100 list of the most-influential people in the world.

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)".

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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.