A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Megan Thee Stallion.
Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, is a Houston-based American rapper and songwriter who gained initial recognition through viral freestyle videos on social media. Her mainstream breakthrough arrived in 2019 with the hit singles "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash Shit." The latter achieved quadruple platinum status. She released the mixtape 'Fever' (2019) and the EP 'Suga' (2020), both of which reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart solidifying her presence in the music industry.
1999: Lauryn Hill's Grammy Win for Best New Artist
In 1999, Lauryn Hill won the Grammy for Best New Artist, a feat that Megan Thee Stallion would later accomplish, becoming only the second female hip hop artist to do so. This award is related to the history of female rappers in the music industry.
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1999: Lauryn Hill's Best New Artist Grammy
In 1999, Lauryn Hill won the Grammy for Best New Artist, a feat that Megan Thee Stallion would later accomplish, becoming only the second female rapper to achieve this milestone. This award is related to the history of female rappers in the music industry.
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June 20, 2019: XXL Freshman Class Selection
On June 20, 2019, Megan Thee Stallion was selected as one of eleven artists for the 12th edition of XXL's "Freshman Class".
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November 2019: Inclusion on Time 100 Next List
In November 2019, Time placed Megan Thee Stallion on their inaugural "Time 100 Next" list, highlighting her as an emerging leader.
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April 29, 2020: "Savage" Remix Release
On April 29, 2020, a remix of "Savage" featuring Beyoncé was released, becoming Megan Thee Stallion's first top 10 entry in the U.S. and eventually her first chart topper.
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August 2020: Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion became a Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon, marking a significant endorsement deal.
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August 2020: "WAP" Release and Chart Success
In August 2020, Megan Thee Stallion featured on Cardi B's single "WAP", which became her second number-one single in the U.S., breaking streaming records.
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September 2020: Billboard Music Award Nomination and Time 100 Listing
In September 2020, Megan Thee Stallion received her first Billboard Music Award nomination and was featured in the annual Time 100 list of the most-influential people in the world.
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2020: Billboard Hot 100 Successes and Grammy Wins
In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion had two number-one songs on the Billboard Hot 100: "Savage Remix" (featuring Beyoncé) and "WAP" (with Cardi B). "Savage Remix" also won two Grammy Awards. Her debut album, Good News, also saw critical and commercial success this year.
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2020: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2020, Time magazine named Megan Thee Stallion one of the 100 most-influential people in the world. This recognition highlighted her impact on culture and society.
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December 11, 2021: University Graduation
On December 11, 2021, Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in health administration, marking a significant achievement in her education.
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2021: Release of 'Something for Thee Hotties'
In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion released her compilation album Something for Thee Hotties, which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. The album spawned the single "Thot Shit", which received a Grammy nomination this year.
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October 19, 2023: Settlement Reached With 1501 Certified Entertainment
On October 19, 2023, it was confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences.
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2024: Billboard Hot 100 Topper
In 2024, Megan Thee Stallion's single "Hiss" from her third studio album Megan became her first solo song to top the Billboard Hot 100 and made her the first solo female rapper to debut atop the Billboard Global 200 chart. This marked a significant milestone in her career.
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